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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: $41,715

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,050

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,330 $40,840 $45,365
Rear HVAC unit 695        
Third-row seat 875        
Convenience Package 995        
Navigation system 2,505 1,995      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 75 200 200 200
Remote start 385 385 550 550 550
Sunroof 850 850      
AWD 2,320 2,320 1,800 1,800  
255/50R20 1,325 630      
Class II trailer hitch     450 450 450
Premium Package     1,890    
Aluminum roof rails     450    
Rear HVAC unit 591        
Third-row seat 744        
Convenience Package 846        
Navigation system 2,129 1,696      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 64 160 160 160
Remote start 327 327 440 440 440
Sunroof 723 723      
AWD 2,112 2,112 1,702 1,702  
255/50R20 1,127 536      
Class II trailer hitch     360 360 360
Premium Package     1,625    
Aluminum roof rails     360    
Options (change) 11,335 7,565 5,340 3,000 1,200
Options (change) 9,855 6,650 4,647 2,662 960
Destination 815 815 1,045 1,045 1,045
Total Price $43,765 $43,930 $41,715 $44,885 $47,610

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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: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,248
Model Year20092009201920192019
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$43,765$43,930$41,715$44,885$47,610
Adjustments for Features0-400-4,720-6,070-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,765$43,530$36,995$38,815$41,340
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$1,820$4,345

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20092009201920192019
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
AWD$1700$1700$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 
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
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
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack$300$300   
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 bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
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 
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600$600
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
Power-folding third row seats $1000   
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Total Value of Features$6,230$6,630$10,950$12,300$12,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$4,720$6,070$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-368-644-501-264

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20092019
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 Weight4,706 lb.4,301 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%
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 seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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 audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%

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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