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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: $44,950

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,160

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Model Year2017201720202020
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,675 $53,235 $41,550 $46,215
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Package 301A 2,000      
Adaptive cruise control 1,150      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Cargo cover 130 130 325 325
All-weather floor mats 120 120 200 200
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100
Class II trailer hitch     450 450
Cargo net     100 100
Remote start     550 550
Illuminated door sill trim plates     575 575
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Package 301A 1,900      
Adaptive cruise control 1,094      
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Cargo cover 124 124 260 260
All-weather floor mats 114 114 160 160
Cargo mat 95 95 80 80
Class II trailer hitch     360 360
Cargo net     80 80
Remote start     440 440
Illuminated door sill trim plates     460 460
Options (change) 5,490 350 2,300 2,300
Options (change) 5,217 333 1,840 1,840
Destination 945 945 1,100 1,100
Total Price $48,110 $54,530 $44,950 $49,615

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,516
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp I4365hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,110$54,530$44,950$49,615
Adjustments for Features-1,695-5,5850-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,415$48,945$44,950$47,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,530$0$2,765

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedPlatinumGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system$500$500  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Curve control$50$50  
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector $200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Class II trailer hitch$200 $200$200
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,295$12,185$6,600$8,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$5,585$0$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,619-5,3380-113

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172020
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in115.3 in
Length198.3 in199.4 in
Width78.9 in77.5 in
Height70.0 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,226 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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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