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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: $37,455

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,370 $31,115 $35,710 $41,550 $46,215
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 55 200 200 200
Obstacle detection, rear 255        
Remote start 385 385 550 550 550
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Sunroof 850 850      
Satellite radio 195 195      
Class II trailer hitch     450 450 450
Premium Package     1,890    
AWD     1,800 1,800  
Aluminum roof rails     450    
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 47 160 160 160
Obstacle detection, rear 217        
Remote start 326 326 440 440 440
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Sunroof 723 723      
Satellite radio 166 166      
Class II trailer hitch     360 360 360
Premium Package     1,625    
AWD     1,702 1,702  
Aluminum roof rails     360    
Options (change) 8,350 5,785 5,340 3,000 1,200
Options (change) 7,189 5,010 4,647 2,662 960
Destination 735 735 1,100 1,100 1,100
Total Price $37,455 $37,635 $42,150 $45,650 $48,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,004
Model Year20072007202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,455$37,635$42,150$45,650$48,515
Adjustments for Features00-6,850-8,050-8,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,455$37,635$35,300$37,600$40,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$180$0$2,300$4,965

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20072007202020202020
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Road sign information   $75$75
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350   
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$3,625$3,625$10,475$11,675$11,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$6,850$8,050$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments00-934-663-350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20072020
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in115.3 in
Length193.4 in199.4 in
Width73.7 in77.5 in
Height72.8 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft371.2 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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Signature

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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