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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: $41,175

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,622

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,035 $42,090
Base Invoice $33,157 $40,196
Technology Package 2,435  
Class II trailer hitch 425  
Cargo mat 85 100
All-weather floor mats 125 120
Roof rails 250  
Remote start 350  
AWD 1,590 2,150
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Roof rack crossbars   140
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Technology Package 2,094  
Class II trailer hitch 340  
Cargo mat 68 95
All-weather floor mats 100 114
Roof rails 200  
Remote start 280  
AWD 1,503 2,054
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Roof rack crossbars   133
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 5,260 4,775
Options (change) 4,585 4,548
Destination 880 995
Total Price $41,175 $47,860
Total Invoice $38,622 $45,739

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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: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,720
Model Year20152018
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,175$47,860
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$44,305
Total Invoice$38,622$45,739
Adjustments for Features0-3,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,622$42,342

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Safety key $5
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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$6,240$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,397

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152018
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in112.6 in
Length200.6 in198.3 in
Width76.2 in78.9 in
Height68.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,552 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
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40No
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested209075%
Total Not Requested69025%

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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