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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: $33,490

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,110

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,004

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $27,970
Base Invoice $35,268 $27,176
Navigation system 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Cargo cover 135 190
Blind spot warning system 595  
AWD 2,000 1,250
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   1,425
Remote start   525
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Class II trailer hitch   425
Roof rails   250
Navigation system 676  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 80
Cargo cover 115 152
Blind spot warning system 506  
AWD 1,820 1,214
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   1,268
Remote start   420
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Class II trailer hitch   340
Roof rails   200
Options (change) 5,765 4,640
Options (change) 5,021 4,054
Destination 825 880
Total Price $44,445 $33,490
Total Invoice $41,114 $32,110

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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: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,979
Model Year20122015
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$44,445$33,490
Adjustments for Features-3,2700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$33,490
Total Invoice$41,114$32,110
Adjustments for Features-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,089$32,110

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122015
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
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 
Cargo net$40 
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 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$8,570$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122015
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length197.1 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,532 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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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

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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