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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: $38,560

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120072007
ModelCX-5CX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,385 $37,505 $28,370 $31,115
Class II trailer hitch 450 450    
Roof rails 400 400    
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55 55
Remote start 550 550 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 475 475 255  
Luxury Package     1,450  
Third-row seat     845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range     2,295 2,295
Class II trailer hitch 360 360    
Roof rails 320 320    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 47 47
Remote start 440 440 326 326
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 217  
Luxury Package     1,232  
Third-row seat     718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range     2,112 2,112
Options (change) 2,000 2,000 9,970 7,795
Options (change) 1,600 1,600 8,727 6,879
Destination 1,175 1,175 735 735
Total Price $38,560 $40,680 $39,075 $39,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,720
Model Year2021202120072007
ModelCX-5CX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,560$40,680$39,075$39,645
Adjustments for Features-3,375-3,37500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,185$37,305$39,075$39,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0$570

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120072007
ModelCX-5CX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,075$9,075$5,700$5,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,375$3,375$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-243-23000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212007
ModelCX-5Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in113.7 in
Length179.1 in193.4 in
Width72.5 in73.7 in
Height65.3 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,836 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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