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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: $33,135

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,875

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $2,265

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,073 $28,558
Luxury Package 1,450      
Third-row seat 845 375    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Obstacle detection, rear 255   475 475
Remote start 385 385 550 550
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Satellite radio 195 195    
AWD     1,300 1,300
Roof rails     400 400
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Luxury Package 1,232      
Third-row seat 718 319    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 217   380 380
Remote start 326 326 440 440
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Satellite radio 166 166    
AWD     1,262 1,262
Roof rails     320 320
Class II trailer hitch     360 360
Options (change) 7,675 5,500 3,300 3,300
Options (change) 6,615 4,767 2,862 2,862
Destination 735 735 940 940
Total Price $36,780 $37,350 $33,135 $33,635
Total Invoice $34,140 $34,863 $31,875 $32,360

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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: $8,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,855
Model Year2007200720172017
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)245/65-17235/65-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$36,780$37,350$33,135$33,635
Adjustments for Features00-3,250-5,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,780$37,350$29,885$28,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$1,525$0
Total Invoice$34,140$34,863$31,875$32,360
Adjustments for Features00-3,126-5,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,140$34,863$28,749$27,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$723$1,464$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2007200720172017
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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  
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,900$3,900$7,150$9,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,250$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,126-5,075

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20072017
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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