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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: $32,460

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $6,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,335

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $3,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $28,073 $28,558
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 475 475
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
AWD     1,300 1,300
Roof rails     400 400
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 380 380
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
AWD     1,262 1,262
Roof rails     320 320
Class II trailer hitch     360 360
Options (change) 7,755 6,055 2,625 2,625
Options (change) 6,641 5,196 2,322 2,322
Destination 645 645 940 940
Total Price $38,600 $39,215 $32,460 $32,960
Total Invoice $34,804 $35,419 $31,335 $31,820

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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: $11,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,245
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG23/29 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$38,600$39,215$32,460$32,960
Adjustments for Features00-3,425-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,600$39,215$29,035$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,525$0
Total Invoice$34,804$35,419$31,335$31,820
Adjustments for Features00-3,306-5,261
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,804$35,419$28,029$26,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$1,470$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$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$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,975$7,400$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,425$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,306-5,261

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062017
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.2 in
Length193.4 in179.1 in
Width73.7 in72.5 in
Height72.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.6 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 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67539%
Total Not Requested105061%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Select

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
185 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
185 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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