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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: $35,010

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,403

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $45,950 $53,940 $29,395
Base Invoice $40,196 $43,883 $51,512 $28,558
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Safe and Smart Package 1,295      
Cargo mat 100 100 100 70
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 125
Cargo cover 130 130 130 250
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695    
Package 401A   3,875    
Premium Package       1,830
Rear bumper protector       125
Roof rails       400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       400
Class II trailer hitch       450
Obstacle detection, rear       475
Remote start       550
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Safe and Smart Package 1,230      
Cargo mat 95 95 95 56
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 100
Cargo cover 124 124 124 200
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610    
Package 401A   3,681    
Premium Package       1,629
Rear bumper protector       100
Roof rails       320
Illuminated door sill trim plates       320
Class II trailer hitch       360
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Remote start       440
Options (change) 3,735 5,920 350 4,675
Options (change) 3,548 5,624 333 3,905
Destination 995 995 995 940
Total Price $46,820 $52,865 $55,285 $35,010
Total Invoice $44,739 $50,502 $52,840 $33,403

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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: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,713
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-5
TrimLimitedSportPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12500, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20225/55-19
Total Price$46,820$52,865$55,285$35,010
Adjustments for Features-2,745-5,385-7,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,075$47,480$47,425$35,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$3,350$0
Total Invoice$44,739$50,502$52,840$33,403
Adjustments for Features-2,623-5,144-7,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,116$45,358$45,328$33,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,242$3,212$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2018201820182017
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$100 
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$50 
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
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$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   $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Wiper de-icer   $25
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 
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
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 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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$8,845$11,485$13,960$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,745$5,385$7,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,623-5,144-7,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182017
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.3,528 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 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-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
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-based200Yes
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested149041%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested75063%
Total Not Requested45037%

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