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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: $33,265

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,915

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $28,570
Base Invoice $34,952 $27,759
Blind spot warning system 495  
Navigation system 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Cargo cover 135 200
AWD 2,000 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Roof rails   275
Class II trailer hitch   425
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Remote start   550
Blind spot warning system 421  
Navigation system 676  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 80
Cargo cover 115 160
AWD 1,820 1,260
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Roof rails   220
Class II trailer hitch   340
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Remote start   440
Options (change) 5,665 3,795
Options (change) 4,936 3,256
Destination 825 900
Total Price $44,025 $33,265
Total Invoice $40,713 $31,915

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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: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,464
Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$44,025$33,265
Adjustments for Features-3,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,420$33,265
Total Invoice$40,713$31,915
Adjustments for Features-3,3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,379$31,915

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$8,130$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3340

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112016
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in179.3 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft364.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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