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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: $41,900

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,373

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $33,805
Base Invoice $35,268 $31,276
Package 301A 2,250  
All-weather floor mats 75 125
Blind spot warning system 595 200
Roof rack crossbars 120  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,760
Assistance Package   2,300
Cargo net   40
Remote start   350
Roof rack   250
Package 301A 1,913  
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Blind spot warning system 506 172
Roof rack crossbars 106  
AWD 1,820 1,291
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,374
Assistance Package   1,978
Cargo net   32
Remote start   280
Roof rack   200
Options (change) 7,035 7,425
Options (change) 6,105 6,427
Destination 825 670
Total Price $45,715 $41,900
Total Invoice $42,198 $38,373

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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: $1,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,610
Model Year20122009
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$45,715$41,900
Adjustments for Features-2,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,315$41,900
Total Invoice$42,198$38,373
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,983$38,373

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122009
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$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 
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$7,855$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,731 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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