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Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,785

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,007

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $1,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,135 $32,675 $29,280
Base Invoice $28,794 $30,215 $27,404
Class II trailer hitch 450 450  
Roof rack 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75
Remote start 350 350 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 250  
Satellite radio 430 430  
AWD 1,200 1,200 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
Third-row seat     875
4.6L V8     1,310
Class II trailer hitch 387 387  
Roof rack 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64
Remote start 280 280 327
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Satellite radio 344 344  
AWD 1,107 1,107 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
Third-row seat     744
4.6L V8     1,192
Options (change) 3,055 3,055 5,635
Options (change) 2,618 2,618 5,008
Destination 595 595 815
Total Price $34,785 $36,325 $35,730
Total Invoice $32,007 $33,428 $33,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,875
Model Year200720072010
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp V6263hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$34,785$36,325$35,730
Adjustments for Features-2,885-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$32,140$35,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$32,007$33,428$33,227
Adjustments for Features-2,655-3,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,352$29,577$33,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200720072010
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,865$8,165$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,885$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,655-3,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072010
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length199.6 in193.4 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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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