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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: $40,797

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $1,348

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,220

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $1,566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,236 $30,842
Rear HVAC unit 695 285    
Third-row seat 875 375    
Luxury Package 1,290      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Audiophile Package 510      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
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    
Roof rack crossbars 115 115    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,300 1,300
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,560 2,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275 275
Assistance Package     2,717 2,500
Class II trailer hitch     525 525
Roof rack     250 250
Rear HVAC unit 591 243    
Third-row seat 744 319    
Luxury Package 1,097      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Audiophile Package 433      
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    
Roof rack crossbars 97 97    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,199 1,199
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,202 2,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220 220
Assistance Package     2,337 2,150
Class II trailer hitch     452 452
Roof rack     200 200
Options (change) 12,365 8,965 8,532 8,315
Options (change) 10,728 7,840 7,334 7,147
Destination 785 785 650 650
Total Price $42,395 $42,145 $40,797 $42,320
Total Invoice $38,786 $38,803 $37,220 $38,639

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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: $1,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,732
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$42,395$42,145$40,797$42,320
Adjustments for Features0-250-415-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,395$41,895$40,382$40,705
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$323
Total Invoice$38,786$38,803$37,220$38,639
Adjustments for Features0-230-379-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,786$38,573$36,841$37,164
Cost Above Minimum$213$0$0$323

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2008200820082008
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
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key  $250$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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$5,975$6,225$6,390$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$415$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-379-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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%

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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand 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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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