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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: $37,362

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,299

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,775 $41,675 $32,645
Base Invoice $32,255 $39,800 $30,206
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570 570  
Package 202A 3,880    
AWD 2,150 2,150 1,400
Cargo cover 130 130 205
All-weather floor mats 120 120 125
Cargo mat 100 100 77
Rear bumper protector 75 75  
3.5L V6   0  
Class II trailer hitch     425
Cargo net     40
Roof rails     250
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
Rearview camera     665
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542 542  
Package 202A 3,686    
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,291
Cargo cover 124 124 165
All-weather floor mats 114 114 100
Cargo mat 95 95 61
Rear bumper protector 71 71  
3.5L V6   0  
Class II trailer hitch     340
Cargo net     32
Roof rails     200
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Rearview camera     530
Options (change) 7,025 3,145 3,967
Options (change) 6,685 3,000 3,343
Destination 945 945 750
Total Price $41,745 $45,765 $37,362
Total Invoice $39,885 $43,745 $34,299

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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: $2,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,494
Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimXLTLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9390, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$41,745$45,765$37,362
Adjustments for Features-2,190-5,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,555$40,445$37,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$890$0
Total Invoice$39,885$43,745$34,299
Adjustments for Features-2,092-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,793$38,660$34,299
Cost Above Minimum$0$867$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201720172010
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimXLTLimitedGrand 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
HD radio $50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,820$10,950$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,190$5,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,092-5,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172010
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length198.3 in200.2 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class III
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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