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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: $41,090

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,544

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142011
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,035 $37,535
Base Invoice $33,157 $34,952
Technology Package 2,435  
Class II trailer hitch 425  
Roof rails 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 75
Cargo net 50  
Remote start 350  
AWD 1,590 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 2,094  
Class II trailer hitch 340  
Roof rails 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 64
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 280  
AWD 1,503 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 5,225 8,545
Options (change) 4,557 7,383
Destination 830 825
Total Price $41,090 $46,905
Total Invoice $38,544 $43,160

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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: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,106
Model Year20142011
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)277, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,090$46,905
Adjustments for Features0-3,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,090$43,090
Total Invoice$38,544$43,160
Adjustments for Features0-3,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,544$39,650

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
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
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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$5,165$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,510

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142011
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200No
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 Requested202551%
Total Not Requested195049%

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