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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: $41,127

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,255 $49,000 $52,730 $33,735
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 395      
Cargo mat 100 100 100 77
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Class II trailer hitch       425
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.       3,055
Power liftgate       400
Navigation system       1,665
Towing Prep       100
Rear bumper protector       150
Roof rails       250
Remote start       350
Trailer Tow Package - Class II 375      
Cargo mat 95 95 95 61
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,895  
Class II trailer hitch       340
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.       2,627
Power liftgate       344
Navigation system       1,432
Towing Prep       86
Rear bumper protector       120
Roof rails       200
Remote start       280
Options (change) 2,610 2,215 2,215 6,597
Options (change) 2,479 2,104 2,104 5,590
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 795
Total Price $49,110 $52,460 $56,190 $41,127

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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: $4,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,547
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA10T10T10T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12277, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21245/50-20
Total Price$49,110$52,460$56,190$41,127
Adjustments for Features-3,580-4,755-9,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,530$47,705$46,220$41,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$690$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2021202120212012
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerCX-9
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed automatic$1400   
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$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 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Terrain selector $200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Wide-view front camera$150 $150 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200  $200
Class III trailer hitch $250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$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 
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
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 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000 
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
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$9,395$10,570$15,785$5,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$4,755$9,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-304-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20212012
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 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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 277W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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