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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: $33,665

Mazda CX-9 Sport   
Difference: $2,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,969

Mazda CX-9 Sport   
Difference: $2,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,135 $31,055 $33,145 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,983 $28,762 $30,695 $27,404
Power driver seat 490      
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 425  
Roof rails 250 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 125 75
Remote start 350 350 350 385
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275    
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
AWD 1,390 1,390 1,390 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package       670
Third-row seat       875
4.6L V8       1,310
Power driver seat 421      
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 340  
Roof rails 200 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 64
Remote start 280 280 280 327
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 220    
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
AWD 1,286 1,286 1,286 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package       569
Third-row seat       744
4.6L V8       1,192
Options (change) 3,735 3,245 2,970 5,635
Options (change) 3,191 2,770 2,550 5,008
Destination 795 795 795 815
Total Price $33,665 $35,095 $36,910 $35,730
Total Invoice $30,969 $32,327 $34,040 $33,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,693
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6273hp V6292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/50-20235/70-16
Total Price$33,665$35,095$36,910$35,730
Adjustments for Features-1,560-2,735-4,3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$32,360$32,525$35,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$420$0
Total Invoice$30,969$32,327$34,040$33,227
Adjustments for Features-1,435-2,519-4,0440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,534$29,808$29,996$33,227
Cost Above Minimum$0$274$462$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120112010
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Full-size spare tire   $225
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights $25  
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$6,090$7,265$8,915$4,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,560$2,735$4,385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,435-2,519-4,0440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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
Mazda CX-9 Sport

Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested30048%
Total Not Requested32552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
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%
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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