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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: $33,525

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,802

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,231

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $41,675 $53,235
Base Invoice $28,503 $39,800 $50,839
Roof rails 400    
Rear bumper protector 125 75 75
Cargo mat 70 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120 120
Cargo cover 250 130 130
Class II trailer hitch 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Remote start 550    
Cargo net 60    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400    
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Package 301A   2,000  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   395  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Roof rails 320    
Rear bumper protector 100 71 71
Cargo mat 56 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114 114
Cargo cover 200 124 124
Class II trailer hitch 360    
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Remote start 440    
Cargo net 48    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320    
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Package 301A   1,900  
Trailer Tow Package - Class II   375  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 2,905 5,565 425
Options (change) 2,324 5,288 404
Destination 975 945 945
Total Price $33,525 $48,185 $54,605
Total Invoice $31,802 $46,033 $52,188

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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: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,626
Model Year201820172017
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4280hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$33,525$48,185$54,605
Adjustments for Features0-4,820-8,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,525$43,365$45,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,530
Total Invoice$31,802$46,033$52,188
Adjustments for Features0-4,605-8,324
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,802$41,428$43,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,436

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820172017
ModelCX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $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
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,250$10,070$13,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,820$8,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,605-8,324

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182017
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%
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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