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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: $35,922

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,925 $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $32,645
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395 395      
Package 202A 4,100        
Cargo cover 130 130 130 130 205
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 125
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 77
Class II trailer hitch         425
Roof rails         250
Remote start         350
Satellite radio         430
Rearview camera         665
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375 375      
Package 202A 3,895        
Cargo cover 124 124 124 124 165
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 114 100
Cargo mat 95 95 95 95 61
Class II trailer hitch         340
Roof rails         200
Remote start         280
Satellite radio         344
Rearview camera         530
Options (change) 4,845 745 350 350 2,527
Options (change) 4,603 708 333 333 2,020
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 1,245 750
Total Price $43,015 $50,370 $56,335 $59,845 $35,922

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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 Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,278
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,742
Model Year20202020202020202010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12390, 12500, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20245/50-20
Total Price$43,015$50,370$56,335$59,845$35,922
Adjustments for Features-1,815-5,055-6,130-13,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,200$45,315$50,205$46,800$35,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,115$9,005$5,600$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20202020202020202010
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimXLTLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600 
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Forward collision warning   $200 
Hill descent control  $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 
Lane departure warning   $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Terrain selector  $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0  
Black grille (optional)  $0  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding third row seats    $600
Heated second row seats $200 $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000 
Stowable third row seats$600    
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,580$9,820$10,895$17,810$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,815$5,055$6,130$13,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-247-196-172-3440

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20202010
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase119.1 in113.2 in
Length198.8 in200.2 in
Width78.9 in76.2 in
Height69.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.4,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested197556%
Total Not Requested157544%

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%

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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