Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2019 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2016

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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: $43,635

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192016
ModelCX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,840 $41,300
All-weather floor mats 200 75
Cargo cover 325 130
Remote start 550  
Cargo net 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575  
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Package 301A   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
All-weather floor mats 160 71
Cargo cover 260 124
Remote start 440  
Cargo net 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460  
Adaptive cruise control   1,094
Package 301A   1,900
Panoramic sunroof   1,515
Options (change) 1,750 4,950
Options (change) 1,400 4,704
Destination 1,045 945
Total Price $43,635 $47,195

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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: $2,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,208
Model Year20192016
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$43,635$47,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,635$45,690

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192016
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
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
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
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
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 
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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$5,775$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,438

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192016
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
Parking guidance system - active500No
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 seatbelts200No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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