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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: $34,630

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,895

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $29,645
Base Invoice $35,268 $28,503
Package 302A / 303A 4,500  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo cover 135 250
AWD 2,000 1,300
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo net   60
Roof rails   400
Class II trailer hitch   450
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Remote start   550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Package 302A / 303A 3,825  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Cargo cover 115 200
AWD 1,820 1,249
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Cargo net   48
Roof rails   320
Class II trailer hitch   360
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Remote start   440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320
Options (change) 8,875 4,010
Options (change) 7,664 3,417
Destination 825 975
Total Price $47,555 $34,630
Total Invoice $43,757 $32,895

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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: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,097
Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$47,555$34,630
Adjustments for Features-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,550$34,630
Total Invoice$43,757$32,895
Adjustments for Features-2,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,992$32,895

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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
Curve control$50 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$10,455$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122018
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.2 in
Length197.1 in179.1 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.4 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,693 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.6 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 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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