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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: $37,245

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $12,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,958

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $10,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152014
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,480 $35,035 $41,675
Base Invoice $30,739 $33,157 $38,862
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295    
Class II trailer hitch 425 425  
Cargo net 50    
Satellite radio 525    
Roof rails 250 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 125 75
Rear bumper protector 150   85
Cargo tray 125 125 115
Remote start 350 350  
AWD 1,590 1,590  
Technology Package   2,435  
Package 401A     4,130
Trailer Tow Package     570
Roof rack crossbars     135
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236    
Class II trailer hitch 340 340  
Cargo net 40    
Satellite radio 420    
Roof rails 200 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 66
Rear bumper protector 120   74
Cargo tray 100 100 99
Remote start 280 280  
AWD 1,503 1,503  
Technology Package   2,094  
Package 401A     3,604
Trailer Tow Package     497
Roof rack crossbars     118
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 3,885 5,300 6,705
Options (change) 3,339 4,617 5,850
Destination 880 880 895
Total Price $37,245 $41,215 $49,275
Total Invoice $34,958 $38,654 $45,607

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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: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,183
Model Year201520152014
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,245$41,215$49,275
Adjustments for Features0-3,975-5,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,245$37,240$43,335
Cost Above Minimum$5$0$0
Total Invoice$34,958$38,654$45,607
Adjustments for Features0-3,728-5,498
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,958$34,926$40,109
Cost Above Minimum$32$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201520152014
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$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
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
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,015$8,740$10,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,975$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,728-5,498

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152014
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.4,921 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
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested213077%
Total Not Requested65023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested227571%
Total Not Requested92529%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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