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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,705

Mazda CX-7 Touring   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,256

Mazda CX-7 Touring   
Difference: $3,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-7CX-7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $25,500 $26,300
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $23,857 $24,603
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Luxury Package 1,700      
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175 175
Technology Package     4,005 4,005
AWD     1,700 1,700
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350 350
Fog lights     250  
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Luxury Package 1,445      
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140 140
Technology Package     3,484 3,484
AWD     1,585 1,585
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     280 280
Fog lights     200  
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 6,735 5,035 6,555 6,305
Options (change) 5,774 4,329 5,749 5,549
Destination 645 645 650 650
Total Price $37,580 $38,195 $32,705 $33,255
Total Invoice $33,937 $34,552 $30,256 $30,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,330
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-7CX-7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$37,580$38,195$32,705$33,255
Adjustments for Features00-390-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$38,195$32,315$31,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$350$0
Total Invoice$33,937$34,552$30,256$30,802
Adjustments for Features00-361-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,937$34,552$29,895$29,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$288$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-7CX-7
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear air vents$100$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Outside temperature display$50$50 $50
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,750$3,750$4,140$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$390$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments00-361-1,195

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerCX-7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in184.0 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft358.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75043%
Total Not Requested97557%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested170058%
Total Not Requested125042%

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