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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: $33,570

Mazda CX-7 Touring   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,948

Mazda CX-7 Touring   
Difference: $13,054

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelExplorerCX-7CX-7
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $25,500 $26,300
Base Invoice $40,191 $23,857 $24,603
Navigation system 795    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
Rear bumper protector 75    
Cargo tray 100 50 50
All-weather floor mats 75 60 60
Cargo cover 130    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Technology Package   4,005 4,005
AWD   1,700 1,700
Satellite radio   430 430
Remote start   350 350
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   350 350
Fog lights   250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Cargo net   50 50
Navigation system 694    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
Rear bumper protector 66    
Cargo tray 87 40 40
All-weather floor mats 66 48 48
Cargo cover 114    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Technology Package   3,484 3,484
AWD   1,585 1,585
Satellite radio   344 344
Remote start   280 280
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   280 280
Fog lights   200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 3,340 7,420 7,170
Options (change) 2,916 6,441 6,241
Destination 895 650 650
Total Price $47,335 $33,570 $34,120
Total Invoice $44,002 $30,948 $31,494

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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: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,629
Model Year201520082008
ModelExplorerCX-7CX-7
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6244hp I4244hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18235/60-18
Total Price$47,335$33,570$34,120
Adjustments for Features-5,2150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,120$33,570$33,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0
Total Invoice$44,002$30,948$31,494
Adjustments for Features-4,8480-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,154$30,948$30,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year201520082008
ModelExplorerCX-7CX-7
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$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$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
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 spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$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 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Outside temperature display$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,730$5,515$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,215$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8480-969

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-7

Model Year20152008
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 Weight4,921 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

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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 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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested90031%

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 key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested205069%
Total Not Requested90031%

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