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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: $33,455

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,746

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $29,645
Base Invoice $35,622 $28,503
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Rear bumper protector 75 125
Cargo cover 130 250
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 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 100
Rear bumper protector 66 100
Cargo cover 114 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
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) 8,195 2,835
Options (change) 7,152 2,268
Destination 895 975
Total Price $47,290 $33,455
Total Invoice $43,669 $31,746

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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: $10,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,432
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$47,290$33,455
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,510$33,455
Total Invoice$43,669$31,746
Adjustments for Features-3,4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,178$31,746

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152018
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
G-vectoring control $100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 $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 
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 
Heated second row seats$200 
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$9,180$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,4910

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,564 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested262559%
Total Not Requested185041%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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