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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: $41,665

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $5,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013202120212021
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,100 $35,950 $42,140 $46,805
Package 302A / 303A 5,600      
Trailer Tow Package 570      
All-weather floor mats 75 200 200 200
Cargo cover 135 325 325 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Class II trailer hitch   450 450 450
Premium Package   1,890    
Cargo net   100 100 100
Remote start   550 550 550
Aluminum roof rails   450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575 575
Package 302A / 303A 4,886      
Trailer Tow Package 497      
All-weather floor mats 66 160 160 160
Cargo cover 118 260 260 260
Panoramic sunroof 1,392      
Class II trailer hitch   360 360 360
Premium Package   1,625    
Cargo net   80 80 80
Remote start   440 440 440
Aluminum roof rails   360    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460 460
Options (change) 7,975 4,540 2,200 2,200
Options (change) 6,959 3,745 1,760 1,760
Destination 895 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $46,970 $41,665 $45,515 $50,180

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,878
Model Year2013202120212021
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$46,970$41,665$45,515$50,180
Adjustments for Features-1,9050-1,350-3,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,065$41,665$44,165$46,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500$5,265

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2013202120212021
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Semi-automated parking system$500   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Curve control$50   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Safety key$5   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Class II trailer hitch $200$200$200
Class III trailer hitch$250   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$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 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Road sign information  $75$75
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$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$7,705$5,800$7,150$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$0$1,350$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7590-87-190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132021
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 Weight4,535 lb.4,226 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested342567%
Total Not Requested170033%
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

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested62521%

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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