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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: $38,685

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $2,130

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $35,385 $37,505
Luxury Package 1,290      
Third-row seat 875 375    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Obstacle detection, rear 295   475 475
Remote start 385 385 550 550
AWD 2,320 2,325    
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Rear bumper protector     125 125
Roof rails     400 400
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Luxury Package 1,097      
Third-row seat 744 319    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 251   380 380
Remote start 326 326 440 440
AWD 2,111 2,117    
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Rear bumper protector     100 100
Roof rails     320 320
Class II trailer hitch     360 360
Options (change) 10,920 7,635 2,125 2,125
Options (change) 9,500 6,709 1,700 1,700
Destination 785 785 1,175 1,175
Total Price $40,950 $40,815 $38,685 $40,805

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,938
Model Year2008200820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$40,950$40,815$38,685$40,805
Adjustments for Features00-3,425-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,950$40,815$35,260$37,380
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0$2,120

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2008200820212021
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$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$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$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,575$9,000$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,425$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments00-255-241

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082021
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 Weight4,706 lb.3,836 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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

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