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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: $34,845

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $8,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,032

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $8,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,555 $32,645 $40,780
Base Invoice $28,280 $30,206 $38,027
Class II trailer hitch 425 425  
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Rearview camera 665 665  
Roof rails 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75
Cargo cover 205 205 135
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Rear bumper protector     85
Blind spot warning system     595
Class II trailer hitch 340 340  
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Rearview camera 530 530  
Roof rails 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 66
Cargo cover 165 165 118
AWD 1,291 1,291  
Trailer Tow Package     497
Rear bumper protector     74
Blind spot warning system     519
Options (change) 3,540 3,540 1,460
Options (change) 3,002 3,002 1,274
Destination 750 750 895
Total Price $34,845 $36,935 $43,135
Total Invoice $32,032 $33,958 $40,196

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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: $5,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,448
Model Year201020102013
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$34,845$36,935$43,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,845$35,285$40,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$32,032$33,958$40,196
Adjustments for Features0-1,517-2,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,032$32,441$37,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$409$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102013
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$6,265$7,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,517-2,716

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102013
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length200.2 in197.1 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,546 lb.4,921 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 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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