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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: $34,425

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,862

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $28,570
Base Invoice $35,528 $27,759
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A / 303A 5,600  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Cargo cover 135 200
Rear bumper protector 85 100
All-weather floor mats 75 100
Technology Package   1,155
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,500
Remote start   550
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Class II trailer hitch   425
Roof rails   275
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo net   50
Trailer Tow Package 497  
Package 302A / 303A 4,886  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Cargo cover 118 160
Rear bumper protector 74 80
All-weather floor mats 66 80
Technology Package   1,028
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,335
Remote start   440
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Class II trailer hitch   340
Roof rails   220
Door sill trim plates   100
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 8,060 4,955
Options (change) 7,033 4,203
Destination 895 900
Total Price $47,055 $34,425
Total Invoice $43,456 $32,862

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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: $7,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,949
Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$47,055$34,425
Adjustments for Features-5,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,025$34,425
Total Invoice$43,456$32,862
Adjustments for Features-4,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,811$32,862

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132016
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
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 
Manual height 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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, 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$9,230$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132016
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,213 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%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested262551%
Total Not Requested250049%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105071%
Total Not Requested42529%

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