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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: $38,820

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $11,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720192019
ModelExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $34,870 $36,890
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570    
Adaptive cruise control 1,150    
Package 301A 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
AWD 2,150    
3.5L V6 0    
Cargo cover 130 250 250
Rear bumper protector 75 125 125
All-weather floor mats 120 125 125
Cargo mat 100 70 70
Cargo net   60 60
Roof rails   400 400
Class II trailer hitch   450 450
Obstacle detection, rear   475 475
Remote start   550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542    
Adaptive cruise control 1,094    
Package 301A 1,900    
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
AWD 2,054    
3.5L V6 0    
Cargo cover 124 200 200
Rear bumper protector 71 100 100
All-weather floor mats 114 100 100
Cargo mat 95 56 56
Cargo net   48 48
Roof rails   320 320
Class II trailer hitch   360 360
Obstacle detection, rear   380 380
Remote start   440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 7,890 2,905 2,905
Options (change) 7,509 2,324 2,324
Destination 945 1,045 1,045
Total Price $50,510 $38,820 $40,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,955
Model Year201720192019
ModelExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$50,510$38,820$40,840
Adjustments for Features-5,16000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,350$38,820$40,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201720192019
ModelExplorerCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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$200
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$12,010$6,850$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,160$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,93000

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172019
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 Weight4,633 lb.3,825 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

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
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 seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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