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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: $34,630

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,895

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $37,855
Base Invoice $28,503 $35,268
Roof rails 400  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Cargo cover 250 135
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Cargo net 60  
Remote start 550  
Class II trailer hitch 450  
AWD 1,300 2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Roof rails 320  
All-weather floor mats 100 64
Cargo cover 200 115
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Cargo net 48  
Remote start 440  
Class II trailer hitch 360  
AWD 1,249 1,820
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Trailer Tow Package   484
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 4,010 8,875
Options (change) 3,417 7,664
Destination 975 825
Total Price $34,630 $47,555
Total Invoice $32,895 $43,757

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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: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,097
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20
Total Price$34,630$47,555
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,630$44,550
Total Invoice$32,895$43,757
Adjustments for Features0-2,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,895$40,992

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
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
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
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
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
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$7,450$10,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,765

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,693 lb.4,731 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
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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