Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2011 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: $37,820

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,767

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,145 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,695 $34,952
Class II trailer hitch 425  
Roof rails 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Cargo cover 205 135
Satellite radio 430  
Rearview camera 665  
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 350  
AWD 1,390 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Blind spot warning system   495
Class II trailer hitch 340  
Roof rails 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 64
Cargo cover 165 115
Satellite radio 344  
Rearview camera 530  
Cargo net 32  
Remote start 280  
AWD 1,286 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Blind spot warning system   421
Options (change) 3,880 3,275
Options (change) 3,277 2,904
Destination 795 825
Total Price $37,820 $41,635
Total Invoice $34,767 $38,681

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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: $2,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,335
Model Year20112011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,820$41,635
Adjustments for Features0-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,820$39,935
Total Invoice$34,767$38,681
Adjustments for Features0-1,579
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,767$37,102

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Total Value of Features$4,880$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112011
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.4,752 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 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 Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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