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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: $43,160

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,634

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,470 $42,090
Base Invoice $38,294 $40,196
Cargo mat 100 100
All-weather floor mats 200 120
Cargo cover 325 130
Remote start 550  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575  
Safe and Smart Package   1,295
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Cargo mat 80 95
All-weather floor mats 160 114
Cargo cover 260 124
Remote start 440  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460  
Safe and Smart Package   1,230
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 1,750 3,340
Options (change) 1,400 3,173
Destination 940 995
Total Price $43,160 $46,425
Total Invoice $40,634 $44,364

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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: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,980
Model Year20182018
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$43,160$46,425
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,160$45,640
Total Invoice$40,634$44,364
Adjustments for Features0-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,634$43,614

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Road sign information$75 
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-750

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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 Year20182018
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

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