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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: $44,850

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202014
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,550 $46,215 $38,100
Class II trailer hitch 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 75
Cargo cover 325 325 135
Remote start 550 550  
Cargo net 100 100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575 575  
Package 302A / 303A     4,565
Adaptive cruise control     1,150
Trailer Tow Package     570
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Class II trailer hitch 360 360  
All-weather floor mats 160 160 66
Cargo cover 260 260 118
Remote start 440 440  
Cargo net 80 80  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460  
Package 302A / 303A     3,983
Adaptive cruise control     1,004
Trailer Tow Package     497
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 2,200 2,200 8,090
Options (change) 1,760 1,760 7,060
Destination 1,100 1,100 895
Total Price $44,850 $49,515 $47,085

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,128
Model Year202020202014
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,850$49,515$47,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$47,615$46,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year202020202014
ModelCX-9CX-9Explorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Curve control  $50
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$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$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Wood trim $300 
Total Value of Features$6,800$8,700$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110-605

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202014
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 Weight4,226 lb.4,535 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 alert200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
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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