Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2016 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2017

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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: $42,335

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,924

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,170 $41,675
Base Invoice $38,012 $39,800
Cargo mat 100 100
All-weather floor mats 200 120
Cargo cover 325 130
Remote start 550  
Cargo net 90  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
3.5L V6   0
Cargo mat 80 95
All-weather floor mats 160 114
Cargo cover 260 124
Remote start 440  
Cargo net 72  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
3.5L V6   0
Options (change) 1,265 5,095
Options (change) 1,012 4,842
Destination 900 945
Total Price $42,335 $47,715
Total Invoice $39,924 $45,587

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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: $2,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,969
Model Year20162017
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,335$47,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,335$44,895
Total Invoice$39,924$45,587
Adjustments for Features0-2,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,924$42,893

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162017
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Following distance indicator$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,275$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,694

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162017
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.3 in112.6 in
Length199.4 in198.3 in
Width77.5 in78.9 in
Height69.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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