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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: $36,540

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $8,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,330

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $7,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,230 $34,785 $37,535
Base Invoice $30,492 $32,911 $34,952
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295    
Class II trailer hitch 425 425  
Roof rails 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 50 50  
Remote start 350 350  
AWD 1,590 1,590 2,000
Technology Package   2,435  
Trailer Tow Package     570
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Blind spot warning system     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236    
Class II trailer hitch 340 340  
Roof rails 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 40 40  
Remote start 280 280  
AWD 1,503 1,503 1,820
Technology Package   2,094  
Trailer Tow Package     484
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Blind spot warning system     421
Options (change) 3,515 5,225 6,985
Options (change) 3,043 4,557 6,058
Destination 795 795 825
Total Price $36,540 $40,805 $45,345
Total Invoice $34,330 $38,263 $41,835

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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: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,117
Model Year201320132011
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,540$40,805$45,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,675-5,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,540$37,130$39,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$34,330$38,263$41,835
Adjustments for Features0-3,446-5,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,330$34,817$36,447
Cost Above Minimum$0$487$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201320132011
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $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 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$4,190$7,865$10,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,675$5,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,446-5,388

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132011
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in197.1 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,552 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
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested80042%

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