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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: $8,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,190

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $27,970
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $27,176
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Remote start 385 385 525
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,250
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Technology Package     1,425
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Class II trailer hitch     425
Cargo cover     190
Rear bumper protector     100
Roof rails     250
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 80
Remote start 327 327 420
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,214
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Technology Package     1,268
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Class II trailer hitch     340
Cargo cover     152
Rear bumper protector     80
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 9,765 7,565 4,740
Options (change) 8,520 6,650 4,134
Destination 815 815 880
Total Price $42,195 $43,930 $33,590
Total Invoice $38,654 $40,366 $32,190

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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: $9,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,552
Model Year200920092015
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$42,195$43,930$33,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-1,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,195$42,430$32,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,654$40,366$32,190
Adjustments for Features0-1,378-1,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,654$38,988$31,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200920092015
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 
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
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
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 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,390$6,890$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$1,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,378-1,088

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20092015
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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