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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: $33,465

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,754

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $28,503 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Rear bumper protector 125      
Cargo mat 70 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120 120 120
Cargo cover 250 130 130 130
Class II trailer hitch 450      
Roof rails 400      
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Remote start 550      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Rear bumper protector 100      
Cargo mat 56 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114 114 114
Cargo cover 200 124 124 124
Class II trailer hitch 360      
Roof rails 320      
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Remote start 440      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 2,845 3,735 5,920 350
Options (change) 2,276 3,548 5,624 333
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $33,465 $46,820 $52,865 $55,285
Total Invoice $31,754 $44,739 $50,502 $52,840

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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: $9,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,454
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,465$46,820$52,865$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-3,695-6,335-8,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$43,125$46,530$46,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,405$3,350
Total Invoice$31,754$44,739$50,502$52,840
Adjustments for Features0-3,531-6,052-8,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,754$41,208$44,450$44,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,242$3,212

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182018
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$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$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$50$50
Following distance indicator$25   
G-vectoring control$100   
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$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$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100  
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Total Value of Features$5,250$8,945$11,585$14,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695$6,335$8,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,531-6,052-8,420

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in112.6 in
Length179.1 in198.3 in
Width72.5 in78.9 in
Height65.3 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 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
30.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft381.7 ft3

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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%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested195054%
Total Not Requested169046%

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