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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: $38,560

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,136

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220162016
ModelCX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,735 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $31,917 $31,897 $39,442
Class II trailer hitch 425    
Roof rails 250    
Rearview camera 665    
All-weather floor mats 125 75 75
Rear bumper protector 150 75 75
Cargo cover 205 130 130
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350    
Cargo net 40    
AWD 1,390 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570 570
Package 202A   3,225  
Class II trailer hitch 340    
Roof rails 200    
Rearview camera 530    
All-weather floor mats 100 71 71
Rear bumper protector 120 71 71
Cargo cover 165 124 124
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280    
Cargo net 32    
AWD 1,313 1,910 1,910
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542 542
Package 202A   3,064  
Options (change) 4,030 6,075 2,850
Options (change) 3,424 5,782 2,718
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $38,560 $40,420 $45,095
Total Invoice $36,136 $38,624 $43,105

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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: $345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,040
Model Year201220162016
ModelCX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 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$38,560$40,420$45,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,515-5,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,560$38,905$39,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,035
Total Invoice$36,136$38,624$43,105
Adjustments for Features0-1,448-4,928
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,136$37,176$38,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,001

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220162016
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
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
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$7,145$10,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,515$5,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,448-4,928

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122016
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested182567%
Total Not Requested90033%

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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