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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: $13,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,183

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $41,675 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $26,557 $39,800 $43,315 $50,839
Technology Package 1,325      
Roof rails 250      
Rear bumper protector 100 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120 120
Cargo cover 190 130 130 130
Class II trailer hitch 425      
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Remote start 525      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595  
Technology Package 1,179      
Roof rails 200      
Rear bumper protector 80 71 71 71
All-weather floor mats 80 114 114 114
Cargo cover 152 124 124 124
Class II trailer hitch 340      
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Remote start 420      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515  
Options (change) 3,390 2,315 1,920 325
Options (change) 2,831 2,199 1,824 309
Destination 795 945 945 945
Total Price $31,530 $44,935 $48,220 $54,505
Total Invoice $30,183 $42,944 $46,084 $52,093

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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: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,352
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$31,530$44,935$48,220$54,505
Adjustments for Features0-5,660-6,510-12,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$39,275$41,710$42,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,435$3,005
Total Invoice$30,183$42,944$46,084$52,093
Adjustments for Features0-5,409-6,222-11,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,183$37,535$39,862$40,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,327$2,874

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $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 liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals $125 $125
Remote window/roof operation $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
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $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 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates $100  
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat $200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$100
Total Value of Features$4,700$10,360$11,210$16,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,660$6,510$12,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,409-6,222-11,684

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132017
ModelCX-5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in112.6 in
Length178.7 in198.3 in
Width72.4 in78.9 in
Height65.7 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft381.7 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested172587%
Total Not Requested25013%

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%

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