Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $42,560

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,843

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,355 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,842 $34,952
Assistance Package 2,500  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,560  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275  
Class II trailer hitch 525  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Satellite radio 430  
Blind spot warning system 200 495
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 350  
AWD 1,300 2,000
Roof rack 250  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 301A   2,250
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Roof rack crossbars   120
Assistance Package 2,150  
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,202  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220  
Class II trailer hitch 452  
All-weather floor mats 100 64
Satellite radio 344  
Blind spot warning system 172 421
Cargo net 32  
Remote start 280  
AWD 1,199 1,820
Roof rack 200  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 301A   1,913
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Roof rack crossbars   106
Options (change) 8,555 7,605
Options (change) 7,351 6,606
Destination 650 825
Total Price $42,560 $45,965
Total Invoice $38,843 $42,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,304
Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,560$45,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,560$43,540
Total Invoice$38,843$42,383
Adjustments for Features0-2,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,843$40,147

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,780$8,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,236

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length199.6 in197.1 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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