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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: $41,400

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $75

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020062006
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,710 $41,550 $46,215 $30,200 $32,515
Class II trailer hitch 450 450 450    
Premium Package 1,890        
AWD 1,800 1,800      
Aluminum roof rails 450        
Rear HVAC unit       650 650
Third-row seat       845 845
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
4.6L V8       1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range       2,225 2,225
Class II trailer hitch 360 360 360    
Premium Package 1,625        
AWD 1,702 1,702      
Aluminum roof rails 360        
Rear HVAC unit       553 553
Third-row seat       718 718
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
4.6L V8       1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Sunroof       723 723
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range       1,980 1,980
Options (change) 4,590 2,250 450 10,630 8,930
Options (change) 4,047 2,062 360 9,174 7,729
Destination 1,100 1,100 1,100 645 645
Total Price $41,400 $44,900 $47,765 $41,475 $42,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,067
Model Year20202020202020062006
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$41,400$44,900$47,765$41,475$42,090
Adjustments for Features-4,825-6,025-6,22500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,575$38,875$41,540$41,475$42,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,965$0$615

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202020202020062006
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600  
Cruise control   $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Road sign information $75$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Heated second row seats $200$200  
Interior trim, special color  $0  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels    $350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$10,725$11,925$12,125$5,900$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,825$6,025$6,225$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-600-424-19000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202006
ModelCX-9Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.3 in113.7 in
Length199.4 in193.4 in
Width77.5 in73.7 in
Height69.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,388 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested187562%
Total Not Requested115038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested82585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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