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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: $38,410

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,016

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,665

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $33,735
Base Invoice $34,952 $31,917
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Cargo cover 135 205
Blind spot warning system 495  
AWD 2,000 1,390
Class II trailer hitch   425
Cargo net   40
Roof rails   250
Remote start   350
Satellite radio   430
Rearview camera   665
Trailer Tow Package 484  
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Cargo cover 115 165
Blind spot warning system 421  
AWD 1,820 1,313
Class II trailer hitch   340
Cargo net   32
Roof rails   200
Remote start   280
Satellite radio   344
Rearview camera   530
Options (change) 3,275 3,880
Options (change) 2,904 3,304
Destination 825 795
Total Price $41,635 $38,410
Total Invoice $38,681 $36,016

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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: $1,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,048
Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,635$38,410
Adjustments for Features-1,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$38,410
Total Invoice$38,681$36,016
Adjustments for Features-1,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,064$36,016

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Total Value of Features$6,580$4,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6170

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112012
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length197.1 in200.2 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,546 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 in39.0 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 ft348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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

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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