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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: $37,120

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $11,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,858

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $9,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,780 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $38,027 $30,739 $33,157
Package 402A 4,130    
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Rear bumper protector 85 150  
Roof rack crossbars 135    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   295  
Class II trailer hitch   425 425
Cargo net   50  
Roof rails   250 250
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   525  
AWD   1,590 1,590
Technology Package     2,435
Package 402A 3,604    
Trailer Tow Package 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 100 100
Rear bumper protector 74 120  
Roof rack crossbars 118    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   236  
Class II trailer hitch   340 340
Cargo net   40  
Roof rails   200 200
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   420  
AWD   1,503 1,503
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 6,590 3,760 5,175
Options (change) 5,751 3,239 4,517
Destination 895 880 880
Total Price $48,265 $37,120 $41,090
Total Invoice $44,673 $34,858 $38,554

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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: $5,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,351
Model Year201320152015
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$48,265$37,120$41,090
Adjustments for Features-5,9400-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,325$37,120$37,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$44,673$34,858$38,554
Adjustments for Features-5,4980-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,175$34,858$34,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$34$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201320152015
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimSportTouringGrand 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
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  
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $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  
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  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
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  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$10,955$5,015$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4980-3,730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132015
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 Weight4,921 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%
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
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested213077%
Total Not Requested65023%

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