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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: $9,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,396

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320092009
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,557 $29,319 $32,901
Technology Package 1,325    
AWD 1,250 2,320 2,320
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 525 385 385
All-weather floor mats 100 75 75
Rear bumper protector 100    
Class II trailer hitch 425    
Cargo cover 190    
Roof rails 250    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
255/50R20   1,325 630
Technology Package 1,179    
AWD 1,213 2,112 2,112
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 420 327 327
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64
Rear bumper protector 80    
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Cargo cover 152    
Roof rails 200    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 4,640 9,765 7,565
Options (change) 4,044 8,520 6,650
Destination 795 815 815
Total Price $32,780 $42,195 $43,930
Total Invoice $31,396 $38,654 $40,366

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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: $10,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,106
Model Year201320092009
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$42,195$43,930
Adjustments for Features-8850-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,895$42,195$42,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$31,396$38,654$40,366
Adjustments for Features-8480-1,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,548$38,654$38,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$334

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,325$5,440$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$885$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-8480-1,378

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132009
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 information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested97549%
Total Not Requested100051%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested70053%
Total Not Requested62547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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