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Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison

Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison:
Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the Explorer vs. CX-9 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the Explorer and CX-9 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda CX-9 Touring's price is $1,840 lower than the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the Explorer vs. CX-9 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Mazda CX-9 Touring, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer includes additional features worth $1985. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, despite a $1985 adjustment for the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's additional features, the Mazda CX-9 Touring is $1,840 less than the Mazda CX-9 Touring.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 1,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 988
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
Drivetrain4WD w/4L4WD w/4LAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers80, 4190, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price39,08540,45535,26037,075
Adjustments for Features-1,985-2,7350-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price37,10037,72035,26035,425
Cost Above Minimum06200165
Total Invoice36,01037,41133,19334,949
Adjustments for Features-1,829-2,5290-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice34,18134,88233,19333,394
Cost Above Minimum07010201

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Invoice Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Price Comparison (MSRP): Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Difference: 3,825
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Difference: 2,817
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price31,61535,55031,64533,735
Base Invoice29,31932,90129,94131,917
Rear HVAC unit695   
Third-row seat875   
Convenience Package 995   
4.6L V81,3101,310  
All-weather floor mats7575125125
Remote start385385350350
4WD w/low range2,3202,320  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  275 
Roof rack  250250
Satellite radio  430430
AWD  1,3901,390
Rear HVAC unit  00
Third-row seat  00
Convenience Package   00
4.6L V8  00
All-weather floor mats  100100
Remote start  280280
4WD w/low range  00
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  2200
Roof rack  200200
Satellite radio  344344
AWD  1,3131,313
Total options6,6554,0902,8202,545
Total options5,8763,6952,4572,237
Destination815815795795
Total Price39,08540,45535,26037,075
Total Invoice36,01037,41133,19334,949

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While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

 

Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelExplorerExplorerCX-9CX-9
TrimEddie BauerLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
4WD w/low range$2200$2200  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Compact spare tire  $75$75
Front seat active head restraints  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$300$300  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control and Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Interior air filter  $25$25
iPod integration$150$150  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
SMS text-to-speech reader$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Voice control for audio system$50$50  
Voice control for external devices$50$50  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $50$50
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights  $25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $500  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,850$8,600$5,865$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$2,735$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,829-2,5290-1,555

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20092012
ModelExplorerCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in113.2 in
Length193.4 in200.2 in
Width73.7 in76.2 in
Height72.8 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.6 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.9 ft348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.7 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recline75Yes
Folding600Yes
Center armrest(s)50Yes
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, passenger100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger100No
Power tilt, passenger100No
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75055%
Total Not Requested62545%

Option Package Details
Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass25Yes
Total Requested275100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Ford Explorer

Price of the Ford Explorer: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 With discounts it is very reasonably priced for what you get.
2006 4dr SUV 292-horsepower 4.6L V8
6-speed automatic RWD		 Lots of car for the money.
2005 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Great value. Bad for Ford, great for us.
2004 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 With the incentives, buying this SUV felt like I was getting a huge bargain. By my 5th year of ownership, I felt like I got ripped off based on the cost to maintain this vehicle.
Price of the Ford Explorer: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2002 4dr SUV 210-horsepower 4.0L V6
5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range		 Too expensive in the market compared to more reliable trucks available like Honda Pilots.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda CX-9

Price of the Mazda CX-9: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2010 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 in our price range, dealership took 29,700. 1 mile on it.
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 With incentives at the time, the price was right.
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 With a $7k price reduction, it was cheaper to buy new than to buy a 1 year old used Crossover with 20 to 30 k on the clock.
2009 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Cheaper than toyota for what you are getting
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 8500-10000 off
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 0% financing for 5 years. Was considering buying (with cash) from USA and importing to Canada but this and warranty issues made me buy in Canada
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good lease rates. Compared to competition very good value for the money.
Price of the Mazda CX-9: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 273-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 deaker not willing to reduce prices-I guess because it was a new model
2007 4dr SUV 263-horsepower 3.5L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 the price is a bit high but not out of control

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