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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: $33,490

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,110

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,389

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072015
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $27,970
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $27,176
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
Luxury Package 1,450    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Cargo cover 90 90 190
Obstacle detection, rear 255   475
Satellite radio 195 195  
Remote start 385 385 525
Sunroof 850 850  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Technology Package     1,425
AWD     1,250
Class II trailer hitch     425
Roof rails     250
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
Luxury Package 1,232    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Cargo cover 77 77 152
Obstacle detection, rear 217   380
Satellite radio 166 166  
Remote start 326 326 420
Sunroof 723 723  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Technology Package     1,268
AWD     1,214
Class II trailer hitch     340
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 6,920 5,215 4,640
Options (change) 5,974 4,525 4,054
Destination 735 735 880
Total Price $36,025 $37,065 $33,490
Total Invoice $33,499 $34,621 $32,110

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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: $5,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,481
Model Year200720072015
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)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-19
Total Price$36,025$37,065$33,490
Adjustments for Features00-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,065$30,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$0
Total Invoice$33,499$34,621$32,110
Adjustments for Features00-3,092
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,499$34,621$29,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,122$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200720072015
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 
Proximity key  $250
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$3,200$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,092

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20072015
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 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%

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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested105055%

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