Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2018 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2015

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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: $43,610

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,994

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,470 $38,200
Base Invoice $38,294 $35,622
Class II trailer hitch 450  
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Cargo cover 325 130
Remote start 550  
Cargo net 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575  
Package 302A / 303A   4,600
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Class II trailer hitch 360  
All-weather floor mats 160 66
Cargo cover 260 114
Remote start 440  
Cargo net 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460  
Package 302A / 303A   4,013
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 2,200 8,120
Options (change) 1,760 7,086
Destination 940 895
Total Price $43,610 $47,215
Total Invoice $40,994 $43,603

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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: $2,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,819
Model Year20182015
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$43,610$47,215
Adjustments for Features0-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,610$46,360
Total Invoice$40,994$43,603
Adjustments for Features0-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,994$42,813

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$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 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$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 
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$6,400$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-790

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,054 lb.4,534 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested277562%
Total Not Requested170038%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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