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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: $43,610

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,994

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $40,470
Base Invoice $35,622 $38,294
Package 302A / 303A 4,600  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Trailer Tow Package 570  
All-weather floor mats 75 200
Cargo cover 130 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Class II trailer hitch   450
Cargo net   100
Remote start   550
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575
Package 302A / 303A 4,013  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Trailer Tow Package 497  
All-weather floor mats 66 160
Cargo cover 114 260
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Class II trailer hitch   360
Cargo net   80
Remote start   440
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460
Options (change) 8,120 2,200
Options (change) 7,086 1,760
Destination 895 940
Total Price $47,215 $43,610
Total Invoice $43,603 $40,994

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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: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,215$43,610
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,360$43,610
Total Invoice$43,603$40,994
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,813$40,994

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20152018
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$7,255$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7900

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20152018
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 Weight4,534 lb.4,054 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
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
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 Requested277562%
Total Not Requested170038%
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%

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