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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Mazda Mazda2 vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Mazda Mazda2 vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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For the Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Mazda2 vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Mazda2 and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda Mazda2 Touring's price is $10,405 lower than the Ford Explorer XLT's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Mazda2 vs. Explorer Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mazda Mazda2 Touring, the Ford Explorer XLT includes additional features worth $6420. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $6420 adjustment for the Ford Explorer XLT's additional features, the Mazda Mazda2 Touring is $10,405 less than the Mazda Mazda2 Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 8,805
Model Year201220112011
ModelMazda2ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine100hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/33 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price17,65534,48040,495
Adjustments for Features0-6,420-11,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price17,65528,06028,785
Cost Above Minimum00725
Total Invoice17,43132,23937,712
Adjustments for Features0-6,003-10,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice17,43126,23626,807
Cost Above Minimum00571

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
Difference: 16,825
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
Difference: 14,808
Model Year201220112011
ModelMazda2ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price16,02031,52037,535
Base Invoice15,80729,47934,952
4-speed automatic840  
Cargo cover 135135
AWD 2,0002,000
4-speed automatic 00
Cargo cover 115115
AWD 1,8201,820
Total options8402,1352,135
Total options8291,9351,935
Destination795825825
Total Price17,65534,48040,495
Total Invoice17,43132,23937,712

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220112011
ModelMazda2ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringXLTLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist  $25
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear $300$300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $100$100
Safety key $25$25
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control and Infotainment 
App support  $125
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
HD radio  $100
In-vehicle Internet capability  $175
Intermittent wipers$0  
iPod integration  $150
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $50
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $50
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Voice control for audio system  $50
Voice control for external devices  $50
WIFI hotspot capability  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Reconfigurable LCD instruments  $300
Spotter mirrors $40$40
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Total Value of Features$1,370$7,790$13,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420$11,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,003-10,905

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda2Explorer
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in112.6 in
Length155.5 in197.1 in
Width66.7 in78.9 in
Height58.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,359 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

Option Package Details
Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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