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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,535

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,371

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $27,820
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,019
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80 190
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 475
Sunroof 850 850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Roof rails     250
Class II trailer hitch     425
AWD     1,250
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68 152
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 380
Sunroof 723 723  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Roof rails     200
Class II trailer hitch     340
AWD     1,214
Options (change) 4,995 3,295 2,885
Options (change) 4,295 2,850 2,522
Destination 645 645 830
Total Price $35,840 $36,455 $31,535
Total Invoice $32,458 $33,073 $30,371

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,206
Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-19
Total Price$35,840$36,455$31,535
Adjustments for Features00-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,840$36,455$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$32,458$33,073$30,371
Adjustments for Features00-2,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,458$33,073$28,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062014
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,275$3,275$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,119

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062014
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in178.7 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,532 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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