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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: $32,780

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,396

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $26,557 $27,273 $30,178
Technology Package 1,325    
Class II trailer hitch 425    
Roof rails 250    
Rear bumper protector 100    
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55
Cargo cover 190 90 90
Remote start 525 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 475 295  
AWD 1,250 2,320 2,325
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 1,179    
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Roof rails 200    
Rear bumper protector 80    
All-weather floor mats 80 47 47
Cargo cover 152 77 77
Remote start 420 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 380 251  
AWD 1,213 2,111 2,117
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,640 10,135 7,350
Options (change) 4,044 8,833 6,467
Destination 795 785 785
Total Price $32,780 $40,165 $40,530
Total Invoice $31,396 $36,891 $37,430

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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: $8,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,285
Model Year201320082008
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,780$40,165$40,530
Adjustments for Features-82500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,955$40,165$40,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$365
Total Invoice$31,396$36,891$37,430
Adjustments for Features-79000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,606$36,891$37,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$539

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320082008
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,125$5,300$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-79000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132008
ModelCX-5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length178.7 in193.4 in
Width72.4 in73.7 in
Height65.7 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,532 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested102552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested65051%
Total Not Requested62549%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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