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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: $35,115

Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,485

Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-7
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,840
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,443
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Remote start 385 385 350
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,700
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     350
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 47 47 64
Remote start 326 326 280
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,623
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)     280
Options (change) 9,840 7,350 2,480
Options (change) 8,582 6,467 2,247
Destination 785 785 795
Total Price $39,870 $40,530 $35,115
Total Invoice $36,640 $37,430 $33,485

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,312
Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-7
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8244hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-19
Total Price$39,870$40,530$35,115
Adjustments for Features0-250-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,870$40,280$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,640$37,430$33,485
Adjustments for Features0-231-157
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,640$37,199$33,328
Cost Above Minimum$0$559$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year200820082012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-7
TrimEddie BauerLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,325$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-157

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20082012
ModelExplorerCX-7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in108.3 in
Length193.4 in184.3 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height72.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.4 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested72557%
Total Not Requested55043%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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