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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: $36,470

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $8,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,160

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $8,188

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,100 $31,645 $33,735
Base Invoice $40,191 $29,941 $31,917
Trailer Tow Package 570    
All-weather floor mats 75 125 125
Rear bumper protector 75 150 150
Cargo cover 130 205 205
Blind spot warning system 595    
Class II trailer hitch   425 425
Cargo net   40 40
Roof rails   250 250
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430 430
Rearview camera   665 665
AWD   1,390 1,390
Trailer Tow Package 497    
All-weather floor mats 66 100 100
Rear bumper protector 66 120 120
Cargo cover 114 165 165
Blind spot warning system 519    
Class II trailer hitch   340 340
Cargo net   32 32
Roof rails   200 200
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344 344
Rearview camera   530 530
AWD   1,313 1,313
Options (change) 1,445 4,030 4,030
Options (change) 1,262 3,424 3,424
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $45,440 $36,470 $38,560
Total Invoice $42,348 $34,160 $36,136

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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: $6,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,471
Model Year201520122012
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?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$45,440$36,470$38,560
Adjustments for Features-2,9150-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,525$36,470$36,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$42,348$34,160$36,136
Adjustments for Features-2,7170-1,546
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,631$34,160$34,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$430

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201520122012
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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  
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 
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$7,530$4,615$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7170-1,546

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20152012
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length197.1 in200.2 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.4,546 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

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%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
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%

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