Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2010 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: $37,362

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,299

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelCX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,645 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,206 $32,255 $39,800
Class II trailer hitch 425    
Roof rails 250    
Rearview camera 665    
Cargo mat 77 100 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120 120
Cargo cover 205 130 130
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350    
Cargo net 40    
AWD 1,400 2,150 2,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Package 202A   3,880  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
3.5L V6     0
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Roof rails 200    
Rearview camera 530    
Cargo mat 61 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114 114
Cargo cover 165 124 124
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280    
Cargo net 32    
AWD 1,291 2,053 2,054
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Package 202A   3,686  
Rear bumper protector   71 71
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 3,967 7,025 3,145
Options (change) 3,343 6,685 3,000
Destination 750 945 945
Total Price $37,362 $41,745 $45,765
Total Invoice $34,299 $39,885 $43,745

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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: $2,193
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,494
Model Year201020172017
ModelCX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,362$41,745$45,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,362$39,555$40,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$890
Total Invoice$34,299$39,885$43,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,092-5,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,299$37,793$38,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$867

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020172017
ModelCX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,630$7,820$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,092-5,085

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102017
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length200.2 in198.3 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,546 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 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Android Auto support100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Total Requested182554%
Total Not Requested155046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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