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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: $34,045

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,427

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $29,645
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $28,503
Third-row seat 875    
Convenience Package 995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125
Remote start 385 385 550
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,300
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Roof rails     400
Rear bumper protector     125
Class II trailer hitch     450
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Third-row seat 744    
Convenience Package 846    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 100
Remote start 327 327 440
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,249
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Roof rails     320
Rear bumper protector     100
Class II trailer hitch     360
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Options (change) 10,640 7,565 3,425
Options (change) 9,264 6,650 2,949
Destination 815 815 975
Total Price $43,070 $43,930 $34,045
Total Invoice $39,398 $40,366 $32,427

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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: $12,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,243
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimEddie BauerLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8187hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$43,070$43,930$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-850-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,070$43,080$30,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0
Total Invoice$39,398$40,366$32,427
Adjustments for Features0-781-3,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,398$39,585$29,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200920092018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate  $350
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, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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 $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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $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$5,840$6,690$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-781-3,272

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20092018
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.3,693 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

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
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%

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