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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: $36,540

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $8,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,330

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $32,230 $34,785
Base Invoice $34,952 $30,492 $32,911
Package 301A 2,250    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Blind spot warning system 495    
AWD 2,000 1,590 1,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Class II trailer hitch   425 425
Cargo net   50 50
Roof rails   250 250
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430  
Technology Package     2,435
Package 301A 1,913    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
All-weather floor mats 64 100 100
Blind spot warning system 421    
AWD 1,820 1,503 1,503
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236  
Class II trailer hitch   340 340
Cargo net   40 40
Roof rails   200 200
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344  
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 6,985 3,515 5,225
Options (change) 6,058 3,043 4,557
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $45,345 $36,540 $40,805
Total Invoice $41,835 $34,330 $38,263

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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: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,117
Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$45,345$36,540$40,805
Adjustments for Features-5,8400-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,505$36,540$37,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590
Total Invoice$41,835$34,330$38,263
Adjustments for Features-5,3880-3,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,447$34,330$34,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$487

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201120132013
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350 $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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$10,030$4,190$7,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,840$0$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3880-3,446

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112013
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length197.1 in200.6 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,552 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

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 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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