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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: $33,590

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,161

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $27,820
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $27,019
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Luxury Package 1,290    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Cargo cover 90 90 190
Obstacle detection, rear 295   475
Remote start 385 385 525
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,250
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     1,625
Rear bumper protector     100
Roof rails     250
Class II trailer hitch     425
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Luxury Package 1,097    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 80
Cargo cover 77 77 152
Obstacle detection, rear 251   380
Remote start 326 326 420
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,214
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     1,446
Rear bumper protector     80
Roof rails     200
Class II trailer hitch     340
Options (change) 10,135 7,350 4,940
Options (change) 8,833 6,467 4,312
Destination 785 785 830
Total Price $40,165 $40,530 $33,590
Total Invoice $36,891 $37,430 $32,161

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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: $7,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,759
Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$40,165$40,530$33,590
Adjustments for Features00-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,165$40,530$32,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$365$0
Total Invoice$36,891$37,430$32,161
Adjustments for Features00-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,891$37,430$31,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820082014
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,275$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,706 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

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Total Requested92543%
Total Not Requested122557%

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