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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: $40,990

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,765 $34,785
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 570  
Cargo mat 100 85
All-weather floor mats 120 125
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,150 1,590
Panoramic sunroof 1,695  
Class II trailer hitch   425
Technology Package   2,435
Rear bumper protector   150
Roof rails   250
Remote start   350
Trailer Tow Package - Class III 542  
Cargo mat 95 68
All-weather floor mats 114 100
3.5L V6 0  
AWD 2,054 1,503
Panoramic sunroof 1,610  
Class II trailer hitch   340
Technology Package   2,094
Rear bumper protector   120
Roof rails   200
Remote start   280
Options (change) 4,635 5,410
Options (change) 4,415 4,705
Destination 1,095 795
Total Price $48,495 $40,990

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,321
Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$48,495$40,990
Adjustments for Features-3,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,800$40,990

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Safety key$5 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,795$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4200

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20192013
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.2 in
Length198.3 in200.6 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height70.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,552 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 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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