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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: $44,485

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,906

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,170 $44,015 $37,855
Base Invoice $38,012 $41,645 $35,268
Class II trailer hitch 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 75
Cargo cover 325 325 135
Remote start 550 550  
Cargo net 90 90  
AWD 1,800   2,000
Package 302A / 303A     4,500
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Class II trailer hitch 360 360  
All-weather floor mats 160 160 64
Cargo cover 260 260 115
Remote start 440 440  
Cargo net 72 72  
AWD 1,702   1,820
Package 302A / 303A     3,825
Trailer Tow Package     484
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 3,415 1,615 8,875
Options (change) 2,994 1,292 7,664
Destination 900 900 825
Total Price $44,485 $46,530 $47,555
Total Invoice $41,906 $43,837 $43,757

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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: $2,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $903
Model Year201620162012
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,485$46,530$47,555
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,485$46,330$46,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,845$0
Total Invoice$41,906$43,837$43,757
Adjustments for Features0-188-948
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,906$43,649$42,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,743$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620162012
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimited
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-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$8,100$8,300$9,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-188-948

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.3 in112.6 in
Length199.4 in197.1 in
Width77.5 in78.9 in
Height69.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,301 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested267564%
Total Not Requested150036%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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