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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: $33,810

Mazda CX-9 Sport   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,126

Mazda CX-9 Sport   
Difference: $2,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimXLTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $29,820 $31,715 $33,805
Base Invoice $27,404 $27,600 $29,349 $31,276
Third-row seat 875      
SYNC and Sirius Package 670      
4.6L V8 1,310      
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125 125
Remote start 385 350 350 350
AWD 2,320 1,400 1,400 1,400
Power driver seat   490    
Roof rack   250 250 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275  
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Third-row seat 744      
SYNC and Sirius Package 569      
4.6L V8 1,192      
All-weather floor mats 64 100 100 100
Remote start 327 280 280 280
AWD 2,112 1,291 1,291 1,291
Power driver seat   421    
Roof rack   200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220 220  
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 5,635 3,320 2,830 2,555
Options (change) 5,008 2,856 2,435 2,215
Destination 815 670 670 670
Total Price $35,730 $33,810 $35,215 $37,030
Total Invoice $33,227 $31,126 $32,454 $34,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,284
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimXLTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8273hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/60-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$35,730$33,810$35,215$37,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-2,460-3,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$32,525$32,755$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230$595
Total Invoice$33,227$31,126$32,454$34,161
Adjustments for Features0-1,183-2,267-3,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,227$29,943$30,187$30,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$244$611

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimXLTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225   
Safety key$5   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for external devices$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$4,555$5,840$7,015$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$2,460$3,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,183-2,267-3,607

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102009
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 XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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