Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2009 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

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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: $41,777

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,262

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,845

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,805 $41,675
Base Invoice $31,276 $39,800
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,760  
Assistance Package 2,300  
Cargo mat 77 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120
Remote start 350  
Cargo net 40  
AWD 1,400 2,150
Roof rack 250  
Rear bumper protector   75
Roof rack crossbars   140
3.5L V6   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,374  
Assistance Package 1,978  
Cargo mat 61 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114
Remote start 280  
Cargo net 32  
AWD 1,291 2,054
Roof rack 200  
Rear bumper protector   71
Roof rack crossbars   133
3.5L V6   0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,895
Options (change) 7,302 4,580
Options (change) 6,316 4,362
Destination 670 945
Total Price $41,777 $47,200
Total Invoice $38,262 $45,107

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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: $1,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,955
Model Year20092017
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,777$47,200
Adjustments for Features0-4,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,777$43,130
Total Invoice$38,262$45,107
Adjustments for Features0-3,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,262$41,217

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $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 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$9,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,890

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092017
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length199.6 in198.3 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height68.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160074%
Total Not Requested55026%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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