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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: $34,435

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,870

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $28,570
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $27,759
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Safe and Smart Package 1,295 1,295    
Cargo mat 100 100 100 60
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 100
Cargo cover 130 130 130 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
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
Rear bumper protector       100
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Safe and Smart Package 1,230 1,230    
Cargo mat 95 95 95 48
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 80
Cargo cover 124 124 124 160
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
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
Rear bumper protector       80
Options (change) 3,735 3,340 350 4,965
Options (change) 3,548 3,173 333 4,211
Destination 995 995 995 900
Total Price $46,820 $50,285 $55,285 $34,435
Total Invoice $44,739 $48,051 $52,840 $32,870

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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: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,953
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$46,820$50,285$55,285$34,435
Adjustments for Features-5,145-6,220-10,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,675$44,065$45,025$34,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,390$3,350$0
Total Invoice$44,739$48,051$52,840$32,870
Adjustments for Features-4,916-5,944-9,8060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,823$42,107$43,034$32,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,284$3,211$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
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$50 
Following distance indicator   $25
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Black grille (optional) $0  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$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$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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
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$9,395$10,470$14,510$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$6,220$10,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,916-5,944-9,8060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182016
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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested145084%
Total Not Requested27516%

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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