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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: $35,000

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,395

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelCX-5Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $38,100
Base Invoice $28,558 $35,528
Premium Package 1,830  
Roof rails 400  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Rear bumper protector 125 85
Cargo cover 250 135
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Remote start 550  
Cargo net 60  
Class II trailer hitch 450  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Package 302A / 303A   5,600
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 1,629  
Roof rails 320  
All-weather floor mats 100 66
Rear bumper protector 100 74
Cargo cover 200 118
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Remote start 440  
Cargo net 48  
Class II trailer hitch 360  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Package 302A / 303A   4,886
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,665 8,060
Options (change) 3,897 7,033
Destination 940 895
Total Price $35,000 $47,055
Total Invoice $33,395 $43,456

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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: $9,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,632
Model Year20172013
ModelCX-5Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$35,000$47,055
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$44,425
Total Invoice$33,395$43,456
Adjustments for Features0-2,429
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,395$41,027

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelCX-5Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$6,450$9,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,429

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172013
ModelCX-5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in112.6 in
Length179.1 in197.1 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 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
30.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane keeping assist system200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested337566%
Total Not Requested175034%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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