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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: $45,515

Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120162016
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,140 $46,805 $41,300 $52,970
Class II trailer hitch 450 450    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 75 75
Cargo cover 325 325 130 130
Remote start 550 550    
Cargo net 100 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 575 575    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     395  
Adaptive cruise control     1,150  
Package 301A     2,000  
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Class II trailer hitch 360 360    
All-weather floor mats 160 160 71 71
Cargo cover 260 260 124 124
Remote start 440 440    
Cargo net 80 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 460 460    
Trailer Tow Package - Class II     375  
Adaptive cruise control     1,094  
Package 301A     1,900  
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 2,200 2,200 5,345 205
Options (change) 1,760 1,760 5,079 195
Destination 1,175 1,175 945 945
Total Price $45,515 $50,180 $47,590 $54,120

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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: $445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,085
Model Year2021202120162016
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,515$50,180$47,590$54,120
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-1,630-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,515$48,280$45,960$48,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$0$2,640

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2021202120162016
ModelCX-9CX-9ExplorerExplorer
TrimGrand TouringSignatureLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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
Following distance indicator$25$25  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Pedestrian detection, night$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector   $200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Class II trailer hitch$200$200$200 
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front   $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 $200
Interior trim, special color $0  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,300$8,200$7,930$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$1,630$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-111-1,557-5,276

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20212016
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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Trailer Tow Package - Class II
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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, passenger seat100No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested100046%
Total Not Requested117554%

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