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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: $1,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,550 $46,215 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Class II trailer hitch 450 450      
Cargo mat 100 100 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 200 200 120 120 120
Cargo cover 325 325 130 130 130
Remote start 550 550      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575 575      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     395    
Safe and Smart Package     1,295    
Panoramic sunroof     1,695 1,695  
Package 401A       3,875  
Class II trailer hitch 360 360      
Cargo mat 80 80 95 95 95
All-weather floor mats 160 160 114 114 114
Cargo cover 260 260 124 124 124
Remote start 440 440      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460      
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     375    
Safe and Smart Package     1,230    
Panoramic sunroof     1,610 1,610  
Package 401A       3,681  
Options (change) 2,200 2,200 3,735 5,920 350
Options (change) 1,760 1,760 3,548 5,624 333
Destination 1,100 1,100 995 995 995
Total Price $44,850 $49,515 $46,820 $52,865 $55,285

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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: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,406
Model Year20202020201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,850$49,515$46,820$52,865$55,285
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-610-3,250-5,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,850$47,615$46,210$49,615$49,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$0$3,405$3,350

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202020201820182018
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100
Active noise reduction    $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals    $125
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshades, second row$125$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Curve control  $50$50$50
Following distance indicator$25$25   
G-vectoring control$100$100   
Hill descent control   $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Safety key  $5$5$5
Terrain selector   $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250   
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200  
Class III trailer hitch   $250$250
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Sunroof$900$900   
Tow hook(s), front   $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Compass  $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50
Road sign information$75$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200$200
Interior trim, special color $0   
Leather door panel trim    $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$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$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim $300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,600$8,500$7,210$9,850$12,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$610$3,250$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-110-583-3,105-5,472

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20202018
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 Weight4,226 lb.4,458 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

Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested165096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested230063%
Total Not Requested134037%

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