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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: $14,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,746

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,791

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,300 $52,970 $29,645
Base Invoice $39,442 $50,587 $28,503
Package 301A 2,000    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Cargo cover 130 130 250
Rear bumper protector 75 75 125
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125
Cargo net     60
Roof rails     400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Class II trailer hitch     450
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Remote start     550
Package 301A 1,900    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Cargo cover 124 124 200
Rear bumper protector 71 71 100
All-weather floor mats 71 71 100
Cargo net     48
Roof rails     320
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320
Class II trailer hitch     360
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Remote start     440
Options (change) 5,420 280 2,835
Options (change) 5,150 266 2,268
Destination 945 945 975
Total Price $47,665 $54,195 $33,455
Total Invoice $45,537 $51,798 $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: $9,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,344
Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$47,665$54,195$33,455
Adjustments for Features-4,655-8,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,010$45,650$33,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0
Total Invoice$45,537$51,798$31,746
Adjustments for Features-4,447-8,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,090$43,631$31,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,541$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201620162018
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand 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 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$50 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,905$13,795$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,655$8,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,447-8,1670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162018
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.2 in
Length198.3 in179.1 in
Width78.9 in72.5 in
Height70.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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