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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: $32,140

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,795

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $28,570
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $27,759
Blind spot warning system 595    
Navigation system 795    
Trailer Tow Package 570 570  
Cargo tray 115 115 75
All-weather floor mats 75 75 100
Rear bumper protector 85 85 100
Cargo cover 135 135 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 401A   4,130  
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 519    
Navigation system 694    
Trailer Tow Package 497 497  
Cargo tray 99 99 60
All-weather floor mats 66 66 80
Rear bumper protector 74 74 80
Cargo cover 118 118 160
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 401A   3,604  
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) 3,965 6,705 2,670
Options (change) 3,459 5,850 2,136
Destination 895 895 900
Total Price $42,960 $49,275 $32,140
Total Invoice $39,882 $45,607 $30,795

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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: $7,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,694
Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$42,960$49,275$32,140
Adjustments for Features-3,655-6,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,305$42,570$32,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,265$0
Total Invoice$39,882$45,607$30,795
Adjustments for Features-3,393-6,2060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,489$39,401$30,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,912$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201420142016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector $200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$10,205$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$6,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,393-6,2060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20142016
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested147546%
Total Not Requested172554%
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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