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Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison

Mazda CX-7 vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:
Mazda CX-7 vs Ford Explorer Price Comparison:

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For the Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the CX-7 vs. Explorer Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the CX-7 and Explorer will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring's price is $4,870 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 CX-7 vs. Explorer 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-7 s Grand Touring, the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer includes additional features worth $885. 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 $885 adjustment for the Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer's additional features, the Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring is $4,870 less than the Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 3,229
Model Year201220092009
ModelCX-7ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine244hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers240, 9190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price35,11540,87043,300
Adjustments for Features0-885-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price35,11539,98540,765
Cost Above Minimum00780
Total Invoice33,48537,52739,830
Adjustments for Features0-813-2,332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice33,48536,71437,498
Cost Above Minimum00784

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Invoice Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Price Comparison (MSRP): Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

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-7 s Grand Touring
Difference: 5,755
Lowest Total Invoice: Mazda CX-7 s Grand Touring
Difference: 4,042
Model Year201220092009
ModelCX-7ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price31,84031,61535,550
Base Invoice30,44329,31932,901
Trailering equipment (4 wire)350  
All-weather floor mats807575
Remote start350385385
AWD1,700  
Navigation system 2,5051,995
Convenience Package  995 
4.6L V8 1,3101,310
Sunroof 850850
4WD w/low range 2,3202,320
Trailering equipment (4 wire) 00
All-weather floor mats 6464
Remote start 327327
AWD 00
Navigation system 2,1291,696
Convenience Package  8460
4.6L V8 1,1921,192
Sunroof 723723
4WD w/low range 2,1122,112
Total options2,4808,4406,935
Total options2,2477,3936,114
Destination795815815
Total Price35,11540,87043,300
Total Invoice33,48537,52739,830

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220092009
ModelCX-7ExplorerExplorer
Trims Grand TouringEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Compact spare tire$75  
Front seat active head restraints$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Interior air filter$25  
iPod integration $150$150
Media drive, large $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
SMS text-to-speech reader $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Voice control for external devices $50$50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$50  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $500
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,550$8,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$885$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-813-2,332

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-7 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
ModelCX-7Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in113.7 in
Length184.3 in193.4 in
Width73.7 in73.7 in
Height64.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		29.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio50Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media hard drive100No
Travel information system50No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger100No
Power tilt, passenger100No
Obstacle detection, rear300No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested52538%
Total Not Requested85062%
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
Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio50Yes
Media hard drive100No
Travel information system50No
Total Requested65081%
Total Not Requested15019%
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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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Mazda CX-7

Price of the Mazda CX-7: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 0.9% financing deal
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I got mine with 30000 miles for $14,000. What a buy.
2008 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Compared to similarly equipped crossovers, more style/options for the money.
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 More economical and affordable.
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Lease deals are great - just watch for Mazda bait and switch
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I got the GT for the price I was willing to pay. Made the deal over the phone and was driving away in 2 days.
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 About $8,000 less Versus the Tribeca
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 About $6,000 less than other SUVs with similar room,size and power. Mazdas 3.9% financing.
2007 4dr SUV turbocharged 244hp 2.3L I4
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good lease deals now available.

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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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