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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: $34,355

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,078

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $31,645 $33,735
Base Invoice $26,790 $29,361 $29,941 $31,917
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275  
Class II trailer hitch     425 425
Roof rails     250 250
AWD     1,390 1,390
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220  
Class II trailer hitch     340 340
Roof rails     200 200
AWD     1,313 1,313
Options (change) 5,250 2,940 3,245 2,970
Options (change) 4,553 2,591 2,797 2,577
Destination 735 735 795 795
Total Price $34,355 $34,790 $35,685 $37,500
Total Invoice $32,078 $32,687 $33,533 $35,289

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $102
Model Year2007200720122012
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 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$34,355$34,790$35,685$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,440-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,355$34,540$34,245$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$185$0$315
Total Invoice$32,078$32,687$33,533$35,289
Adjustments for Features0-235-1,353-2,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,078$32,452$32,180$32,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$374$0$342

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2007200720122012
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
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  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,750$4,000$5,190$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,440$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-1,353-2,767

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20072012
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in200.2 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,546 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 in39.0 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 ft348.3 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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