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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: $42,560

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,843

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $33,355
Base Invoice $34,952 $30,842
Package 301A 2,250  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Blind spot warning system 495 200
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000 1,300
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275
Assistance Package   2,500
Class II trailer hitch   525
Cargo net   40
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
Roof rack   250
Package 301A 1,913  
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Blind spot warning system 421 172
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820 1,199
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220
Assistance Package   2,150
Class II trailer hitch   452
Cargo net   32
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Roof rack   200
Options (change) 7,605 8,555
Options (change) 6,606 7,351
Destination 825 650
Total Price $45,965 $42,560
Total Invoice $42,383 $38,843

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$45,965$42,560
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,540$42,560
Total Invoice$42,383$38,843
Adjustments for Features-2,2360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,147$38,843

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$8,205$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2360

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length197.1 in199.6 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft347.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
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 outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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