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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: $35,065

Mazda CX-9 Sport   
Difference: $665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,897

Mazda CX-9 Sport   
Difference: $330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201520152015
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimXLTSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,280 $29,985 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $27,404 $28,382 $30,739 $33,157
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 1,590 1,590 1,590
Power driver seat   740    
Class II trailer hitch   425 425 425
Rear bumper protector   150 150 150
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295 295  
Satellite radio   525 525 525
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 1,503 1,503 1,503
Power driver seat   636    
Class II trailer hitch   340 340 340
Rear bumper protector   120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236 236  
Satellite radio   420 420 420
Options (change) 5,635 4,200 3,460 3,165
Options (change) 5,008 3,635 2,999 2,763
Destination 815 880 880 880
Total Price $35,730 $35,065 $36,820 $39,080
Total Invoice $33,227 $32,897 $34,618 $36,800

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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: $2,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,768
Model Year2010201520152015
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 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 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$35,065$36,820$39,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-3,360-5,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,730$33,630$33,460$33,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0$435
Total Invoice$33,227$32,897$34,618$36,800
Adjustments for Features0-1,346-3,159-4,882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,227$31,551$31,459$31,918
Cost Above Minimum$0$92$0$459

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2010201520152015
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 
Power liftgate   $350
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Roof rack$300   
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 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information$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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
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$4,405$5,840$7,765$9,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,435$3,360$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,346-3,159-4,882

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102015
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in200.6 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,552 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 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 reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested52588%
Total Not Requested7512%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Sport

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested060%
Total Not Requested040%
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested060%
Total Not Requested040%

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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