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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,240

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $3,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,090

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,490 $32,230 $34,785
Base Invoice $25,606 $30,492 $32,911
Adrenaline Package 2,995    
Electronics Package 545    
Navigation system 1,995    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 510    
4.6L V8 1,310    
Floor mats 65    
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Remote start 385 350 350
Satellite radio 195 430  
Sunroof 850    
AWD 2,520 1,590 1,590
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Class II trailer hitch   425 425
Technology Package     2,435
Adrenaline Package 2,756    
Electronics Package 463    
Navigation system 1,696    
Unbranded 190W 7 speakers 433    
4.6L V8 1,192    
Floor mats 47    
All-weather floor mats 47 100 100
Remote start 326 280 280
Satellite radio 166 344  
Sunroof 723    
AWD 2,294 1,503 1,503
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236  
Class II trailer hitch   340 340
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 11,445 3,215 4,925
Options (change) 10,143 2,803 4,317
Destination 785 795 795
Total Price $39,720 $36,240 $40,505
Total Invoice $36,534 $34,090 $38,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,117
Model Year200820132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$39,720$36,240$40,505
Adjustments for Features0-715-4,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,720$35,525$36,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$36,534$34,090$38,023
Adjustments for Features0-673-4,121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,534$33,417$33,902
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$485

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200820132013
ModelExplorer Sport TracCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate  $350
Power sliding rear window$250  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear defrost $200$200
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards$350  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,925$7,640$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-4,121

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer Sport Trac vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082013
ModelExplorer Sport TracCX-9
Body4dr SUT4dr SUV
Wheelbase130.5 in113.2 in
Length210.2 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height72.5 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,793 lb.4,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
0.017.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
0.048.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Adrenaline Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Running boards350No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested127576%
Total Not Requested40024%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%

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