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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: $31,530

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,183

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $27,345
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $26,557
Technology Feature Bundle 935        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395      
Package 202A 4,100        
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 100
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 190
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695 1,695    
Technology Package         1,325
Rear bumper protector         100
Roof rails         250
Class II trailer hitch         425
Obstacle detection, rear         475
Remote start         525
Technology Feature Bundle 888        
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375      
Package 202A 3,895        
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 80
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 152
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Technology Package         1,179
Rear bumper protector         80
Roof rails         200
Class II trailer hitch         340
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Remote start         420
Options (change) 7,375 2,340 1,945 250 3,390
Options (change) 7,006 2,223 1,848 238 2,831
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $42,390 $45,425 $48,890 $55,185 $31,530
Total Invoice $40,490 $43,414 $46,726 $52,745 $30,183

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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: $7,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,317
Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$42,390$45,425$48,890$55,185$31,530
Adjustments for Features-3,130-5,495-6,570-12,2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,260$39,930$42,320$42,900$31,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$3,060$3,640$0
Total Invoice$40,490$43,414$46,726$52,745$30,183
Adjustments for Features-2,990-5,252-6,279-11,7420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,500$38,162$40,447$41,003$30,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$662$2,947$3,503$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182018201820182013
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimXLTLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
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$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,180$10,545$11,620$17,335$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$5,495$6,570$12,285$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,990-5,252-6,279-11,7420

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182013
ModelExplorerCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in106.3 in
Length198.3 in178.7 in
Width78.9 in72.4 in
Height70.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,195 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 XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested187553%
Total Not Requested167547%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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