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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: $42,150

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $1,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020092009
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,710 $41,550 $46,215 $31,615 $35,550
Class II trailer hitch 450 450 450    
Premium Package 1,890        
Aluminum roof rails 450        
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 75 75
Remote start 550 550 550 385 385
AWD 1,800 1,800   2,320 2,320
Rear HVAC unit       695  
Third-row seat       875  
Convenience Package       995  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
4.6L V8       1,310 1,310
Sunroof       850 850
255/50R20       1,325 630
Class II trailer hitch 360 360 360    
Premium Package 1,625        
Aluminum roof rails 360        
All-weather floor mats 160 160 160 64 64
Remote start 440 440 440 327 327
AWD 1,702 1,702   2,112 2,112
Rear HVAC unit       591  
Third-row seat       744  
Convenience Package       846  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
4.6L V8       1,192 1,192
Sunroof       723 723
255/50R20       1,127 536
Options (change) 5,340 3,000 1,200 11,335 7,565
Options (change) 4,647 2,662 960 9,855 6,650
Destination 1,100 1,100 1,100 815 815
Total Price $42,150 $45,650 $48,515 $43,765 $43,930

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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: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,195
Model Year20202020202020092009
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignatureEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,150$45,650$48,515$43,765$43,930
Adjustments for Features-4,720-6,070-6,2700-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,430$39,580$42,245$43,765$43,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$4,815$235$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202020202020092009
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$1700$1700
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 
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack   $300$300
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
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   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
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  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Total Value of Features$10,950$12,300$12,500$6,230$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$6,070$6,270$0$400
Value of Feature Adjustments-644-500-2660-368

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202009
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 radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested215071%
Total Not Requested87529%

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%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%
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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