Mazda CX-7 Mazda CX-7 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,195

Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,554

Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelCX-7Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,300 $41,300
Base Invoice $24,603 $39,442
Technology Package 4,005  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
All-weather floor mats 60 75
Cargo tray 50 100
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 350  
AWD 1,700 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 3,484  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
All-weather floor mats 48 71
Cargo tray 40 95
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 40  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 280  
AWD 1,585 1,910
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 7,245 4,545
Options (change) 6,301 4,328
Destination 650 945
Total Price $34,195 $46,790
Total Invoice $31,554 $44,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,726
Model Year20082016
ModelCX-7Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$34,195$46,790
Adjustments for Features0-7,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$39,010
Total Invoice$31,554$44,715
Adjustments for Features0-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,554$37,280

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelCX-7Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,415$13,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,435

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelCX-7Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length184.0 in198.3 in
Width73.7 in78.9 in
Height64.8 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,929 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.2 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
29.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
29.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.6 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-7 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 240W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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