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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: $34,485

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,910

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $28,570
Base Invoice $39,800 $50,839 $27,759
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 650    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Cargo mat 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 120 120 100
Rear bumper protector 75 75 100
Cargo cover 130 130 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,500
Technology Package     1,155
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 - Class II 375    
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg. 619    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Cargo mat 95 95 48
All-weather floor mats 114 114 80
Rear bumper protector 71 71 80
Cargo cover 124 124 160
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,335
Technology Package     1,028
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) 4,215 425 5,015
Options (change) 4,007 404 4,251
Destination 945 945 900
Total Price $46,835 $54,605 $34,485
Total Invoice $44,752 $52,188 $32,910

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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: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,284
Model Year201720172016
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$46,835$54,605$34,485
Adjustments for Features-4,770-10,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,065$44,445$34,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,380$0
Total Invoice$44,752$52,188$32,910
Adjustments for Features-4,558-9,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,194$42,478$32,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201720172016
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system $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
Hill descent control $250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200$200
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front $40 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
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 $100
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$9,495$14,885$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$10,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,558-9,7100

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172016
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in179.3 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
BLIS Plus Inflatable Rear-Seatbelt Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested30052%
Total Not Requested27548%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

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%
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 only750Yes
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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