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Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,530

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,183

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132013
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $38,100 $40,780
Base Invoice $26,557 $35,528 $38,027
Technology Package 1,325    
Roof rails 250    
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Rear bumper protector 100 85 85
Cargo cover 190 135 135
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 525    
Class II trailer hitch 425    
Navigation system   795 795
Trailer Tow Package   570 570
Blind spot warning system   595 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Technology Package 1,179    
Roof rails 200    
All-weather floor mats 80 66 66
Rear bumper protector 80 74 74
Cargo cover 152 118 118
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 420    
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Navigation system   694 694
Trailer Tow Package   497 497
Blind spot warning system   519 519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,390 3,850 3,850
Options (change) 2,831 3,360 3,360
Destination 795 895 895
Total Price $31,530 $42,845 $45,525
Total Invoice $30,183 $39,783 $42,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,680
Model Year201320132013
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,530$42,845$45,525
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$39,700$41,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$30,183$39,783$42,282
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-4,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,183$36,863$38,223
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,360

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132013
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,250$7,395$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,920-4,059

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132013
ModelCX-5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in197.1 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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