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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: $29,885

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $4,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,640

Mazda CX-5 Touring   
Difference: $3,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimXLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $25,215 $28,570
Base Invoice $27,404 $24,500 $27,759
SYNC and Sirius Package 670    
4.6L V8 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 100 100
Remote start 385 550 550
AWD 2,320 1,300 1,300
Roof rails   275 275
Rear bumper protector   100 100
Cargo cover   200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295 295
Class II trailer hitch   425 425
Satellite radio   525  
SYNC and Sirius Package 569    
4.6L V8 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 80 80
Remote start 327 440 440
AWD 2,112 1,264 1,260
Roof rails   220 220
Rear bumper protector   80 80
Cargo cover   160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236 236
Class II trailer hitch   340 340
Satellite radio   420  
Options (change) 4,760 3,770 3,245
Options (change) 4,264 3,240 2,816
Destination 815 900 900
Total Price $34,855 $29,885 $32,715
Total Invoice $32,483 $28,640 $31,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,875
Model Year201020162016
ModelExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimXLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG24/30 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/65-17225/55-19
Total Price$34,855$29,885$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,120-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,855$27,765$27,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$32,483$28,640$31,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,032-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,483$26,608$26,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$182

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201020162016
ModelExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimXLTTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key$5  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0  
Total Value of Features$4,055$6,175$8,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,120$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,032-4,685

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20102016
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in106.3 in
Length193.4 in179.3 in
Width73.7 in72.4 in
Height72.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,589 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 XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested57596%
Total Not Requested254%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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