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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: $38,685

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $4,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelCX-5CX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,385 $37,505 $31,615 $35,550
Roof rails 400 400    
Class II trailer hitch 450 450    
Rear bumper protector 125 125    
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75 75
Remote start 550 550 385 385
Obstacle detection, rear 475 475    
Third-row seat     875  
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
AWD     2,320 2,320
255/50R20     1,325 630
Roof rails 320 320    
Class II trailer hitch 360 360    
Rear bumper protector 100 100    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64 64
Remote start 440 440 327 327
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380    
Third-row seat     744  
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
AWD     2,112 2,112
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 2,125 2,125 10,640 7,565
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 9,264 6,650
Destination 1,175 1,175 815 815
Total Price $38,685 $40,805 $43,070 $43,930

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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: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,782
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelCX-5CX-5ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,685$40,805$43,070$43,930
Adjustments for Features-3,485-3,4850-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$37,320$43,070$43,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,120$0$10

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120092009
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$1700$1700
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 
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  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$9,325$9,325$5,840$6,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,485$3,485$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments-259-2460-781

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212009
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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