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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: $44,485

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,906

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $40,170 $44,015
Base Invoice $35,268 $38,012 $41,645
Package 302A / 303A 4,500    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200
Cargo cover 135 325 325
AWD 2,000 1,800  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Class II trailer hitch   450 450
Cargo net   90 90
Remote start   550 550
Package 302A / 303A 3,825    
Trailer Tow Package 484    
All-weather floor mats 64 160 160
Cargo cover 115 260 260
AWD 1,820 1,702  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Class II trailer hitch   360 360
Cargo net   72 72
Remote start   440 440
Options (change) 8,875 3,415 1,615
Options (change) 7,664 2,994 1,292
Destination 825 900 900
Total Price $47,555 $44,485 $46,530
Total Invoice $43,757 $41,906 $43,837

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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: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $903
Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,555$44,485$46,530
Adjustments for Features-1,0300-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,525$44,485$46,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,845
Total Invoice$43,757$41,906$43,837
Adjustments for Features-9480-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,809$41,906$43,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,743

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220162016
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedGrand TouringSignature
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-adjustable pedals$125  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Curve control$50  
Following distance indicator $25$25
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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  
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$9,130$8,100$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-9480-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.3 in
Length197.1 in199.4 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.4 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Signature

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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