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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: $33,655

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,081

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $3,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,555 $32,645 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $28,280 $30,206 $27,518 $29,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275      
Class II trailer hitch 425 425    
Roof rails 250 250    
AWD 1,400 1,400    
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220      
Class II trailer hitch 340 340    
Roof rails 200 200    
AWD 1,291 1,291    
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 2,350 2,075 7,530 5,830
Options (change) 2,051 1,831 6,538 5,093
Destination 750 750 645 645
Total Price $33,655 $35,470 $38,375 $38,990
Total Invoice $31,081 $32,787 $34,701 $35,316

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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: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,910
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$33,655$35,470$38,375$38,990
Adjustments for Features0-1,500-785-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,655$33,970$37,590$38,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$315$0$615
Total Invoice$31,081$32,787$34,701$35,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,387-710-711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,081$31,400$33,991$34,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$319$0$614

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,240$6,740$6,025$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500$785$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-710-711

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in113.7 in
Length200.2 in193.4 in
Width76.2 in73.7 in
Height68.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,546 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 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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