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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: $41,090

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,544

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $35,035
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,157
Trailer Tow Package 570  
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
AWD 2,000 1,590
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Class II trailer hitch   425
Technology Package   2,435
Cargo net   50
Roof rails   250
Remote start   350
Trailer Tow Package 484  
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
AWD 1,820 1,503
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Class II trailer hitch   340
Technology Package   2,094
Cargo net   40
Roof rails   200
Remote start   280
Options (change) 8,545 5,225
Options (change) 7,383 4,557
Destination 825 830
Total Price $46,905 $41,090
Total Invoice $43,160 $38,544

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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: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year20112014
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, 12277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$46,905$41,090
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,090$41,090
Total Invoice$43,160$38,544
Adjustments for Features-3,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,650$38,544

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112014
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
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$8,980$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5100

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112014
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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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 specs.

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%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested202551%
Total Not Requested195049%

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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