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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,070

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,104

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $1,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $31,715 $33,805
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $29,349 $31,276
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Luxury Package 1,700      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Roof rack crossbars 60 60    
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,760 2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275  
AWD     1,400 1,400
Roof rack     250 250
Assistance Package       2,300
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Luxury Package 1,445      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Roof rack crossbars 51 51    
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,374 2,374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220  
AWD     1,291 1,291
Roof rack     200 200
Assistance Package       1,978
Options (change) 8,655 6,955 4,685 6,710
Options (change) 7,406 5,961 4,085 5,843
Destination 645 645 670 670
Total Price $39,500 $40,115 $37,070 $41,185
Total Invoice $35,569 $36,184 $34,104 $37,789

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,652
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$39,500$40,115$37,070$41,185
Adjustments for Features00-1,290-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$40,115$35,780$37,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,740
Total Invoice$35,569$36,184$34,104$37,789
Adjustments for Features00-1,187-3,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,569$36,184$32,917$34,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,509

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger 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$4,700$4,700$5,990$8,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,290$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,187-3,363

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in199.6 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height72.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft347.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested90042%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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