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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: $37,345

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $415

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,209

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $31,135 $32,675
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $28,794 $30,215
Rear HVAC unit 675 285    
Third-row seat 845 375    
Luxury Package 1,450      
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
4.6L V8 1,295 1,295    
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Remote start 385 385 350 350
Satellite radio 195 195 430 430
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,560 2,560
Roof rack     250 250
AWD     1,200 1,200
Assistance Package       2,500
Rear HVAC unit 574 243    
Third-row seat 718 319    
Luxury Package 1,232      
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 47 47 100 100
Remote start 326 326 280 280
Satellite radio 166 166 344 344
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
Class II trailer hitch     387 387
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,202 2,202
Roof rack     200 200
AWD     1,107 1,107
Assistance Package       2,150
Options (change) 8,655 6,345 5,615 8,115
Options (change) 7,447 5,485 4,820 6,970
Destination 735 735 595 595
Total Price $37,760 $38,195 $37,345 $41,385
Total Invoice $34,972 $35,581 $34,209 $37,780

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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: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,945
Model Year2007200720072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$37,760$38,195$37,345$41,385
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,290-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,760$37,945$36,055$37,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0$1,690
Total Invoice$34,972$35,581$34,209$37,780
Adjustments for Features0-233-1,182-3,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,972$35,348$33,027$34,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$376$0$1,430

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2007200720072007
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
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
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
Trip computer$150$150  
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,450$4,700$5,740$8,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,290$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-233-1,182-3,323

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20072007
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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