Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2012 Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2008

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,145

Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,514

Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,094

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCX-7
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $26,300
Base Invoice $35,268 $24,603
Navigation system 795  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 60
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 2,000 1,700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Technology Package   4,005
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   50
Navigation system 676  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 48
Cargo cover 115  
AWD 1,820 1,585
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Technology Package   3,484
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 5,170 7,195
Options (change) 4,515 6,261
Destination 825 650
Total Price $43,850 $34,145
Total Invoice $40,608 $31,514

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Ford Explorer dealer quotes or Mazda CX-7 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,718
Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCX-7
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6244hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$43,850$34,145
Adjustments for Features-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,125$34,145
Total Invoice$40,608$31,514
Adjustments for Features-4,3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,232$31,514

Return to top

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCX-7
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$10,180$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3760

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerCX-7
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in108.3 in
Length197.1 in184.0 in
Width78.9 in73.7 in
Height70.4 in64.8 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.3,929 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 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 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft358.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Trailering equipment (4 wire)
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Ford models.