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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: $35,835

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $4,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,653

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $3,484

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $31,645 $33,735
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $29,941 $31,917
Rear HVAC unit 695      
Third-row seat 875      
Convenience Package 995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125 125
Remote start 385 385 350 350
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,390 1,390
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275  
Class II trailer hitch     425 425
Roof rails     250 250
Rear bumper protector     150 150
Satellite radio     430 430
Rear HVAC unit 591      
Third-row seat 744      
Convenience Package 846      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192    
All-weather floor mats 64 64 100 100
Remote start 327 327 280 280
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,313 1,313
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     220  
Class II trailer hitch     340 340
Roof rails     200 200
Rear bumper protector     120 120
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 7,980 4,720 3,395 3,120
Options (change) 7,003 4,231 2,917 2,697
Destination 815 815 795 795
Total Price $40,410 $41,085 $35,835 $37,650
Total Invoice $37,137 $37,947 $33,653 $35,409

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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: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year2009200920122012
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 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$40,410$41,085$35,835$37,650
Adjustments for Features-810-1,4100-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,600$39,675$35,835$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$75$0$165
Total Invoice$37,137$37,947$33,653$35,409
Adjustments for Features-744-1,3020-1,552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,393$36,645$33,653$33,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0$204

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2009200920122012
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 
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 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
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  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
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  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,900$7,500$6,090$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$1,410$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-744-1,3020-1,552

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20092012
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 Weight4,706 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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75057%
Total Not Requested57543%

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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