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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: $38,902

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $4,158

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,471

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $4,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $31,135 $32,675
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $28,794 $30,215
Navigation system 795      
Trailer Tow Package 570 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 75 125 125
Power liftgate 495      
Roof rack crossbars 135 135    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995    
Package 402A   4,130    
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,560 2,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250 250
Assistance Package     2,717 2,500
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Cargo net     40 40
Remote start     350 350
Satellite radio     430 430
Roof rack     250 250
Navigation system 694      
Trailer Tow Package 497 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 66 100 100
Power liftgate 432      
Roof rack crossbars 118 118    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,741    
Package 402A   3,604    
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.     2,202 2,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Assistance Package     2,337 2,150
Class II trailer hitch     387 387
Cargo net     32 32
Remote start     280 280
Satellite radio     344 344
Roof rack     200 200
Options (change) 4,065 6,905 7,172 6,955
Options (change) 3,548 6,026 6,082 5,895
Destination 895 895 595 595
Total Price $43,060 $48,580 $38,902 $40,225
Total Invoice $39,971 $44,948 $35,471 $36,705

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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: $2,143
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,630
Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6365hp V6263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$43,060$48,580$38,902$40,225
Adjustments for Features-2,015-5,5150-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,045$43,065$38,902$39,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0$273
Total Invoice$39,971$44,948$35,471$36,705
Adjustments for Features-1,870-5,1030-958
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,101$39,845$35,471$35,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,744$0$276

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2013201320072007
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats$600$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$6,180$9,680$4,165$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$5,515$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,870-5,1030-958

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132007
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,313 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

Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%
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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand 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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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