Comparing the 2023 Mazda CX-9 vs 2023 Ford Explorer

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2023 Mazda CX-9

MSRP starting at:

$44,145

48 months lease
$286 @ 4.20 %*
+Taxes & Licenses/2wks $0 cash down
GS AWD
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2023 Ford Explorer

MSRP starting at:

$50,535

XLT 4WD

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $44,145 $50,535
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 11.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.1 L/100 km 8.7 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 2.3 L/140
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 227 @ 5000 300 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 2000 310 @ 3500
Passenger Capacity 7 6
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Standard SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 11.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.1 L/100 km 8.7 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 11.6 L/100 km 11.6 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9.1 L/100 km 8.7 L/100 km
Engine Order Code 99H
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 2.3 L/140
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 227 @ 5000 300 @ 5500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 310 @ 2000 310 @ 3500
Trans Order Code 44T
Trans Type 6 10
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.49 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.99 3.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.45 2.15
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 1.77
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71 1.52
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.60 1.27
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.99 4.88
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.41 3.58
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 7 6
Passenger Volume (ft³) 135.1 152.7
Front Head Room (in) 39.3 40.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41 43
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.9 61.8
Front Hip Room (in) 56.7 59.2
Second Head Room (in) 38.5 40.5
Second Leg Room (in) 39.4 39
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard Standard
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
Four Wheel Drive N/A Standard
4 Cylinder Engine (Option) N/A Standard
Turbocharged (Option) N/A Standard
Gasoline Fuel (Option) N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
A/T (Option) N/A Standard
Tow Hitch (Option) N/A Standard
10-Speed A/T (Option) N/A Standard
10-Speed A/T N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Front Performance (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
Multi-Zone A/C Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Rear A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
3rd Row Seat Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard N/A
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard N/A
Rear Bench Seat Standard N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard N/A
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Security System N/A Standard
AM/FM Stereo (Option) N/A Standard
Floor Mats (Option) N/A Standard
Keyless Entry (Option) N/A Standard
Power Door Locks (Option) N/A Standard
Navigation System (Option) N/A Standard
3rd Row Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Driver Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Bucket Seats N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
Fog Lamps (Option) N/A Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) (Option) N/A Standard
Luggage Rack (Option) N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Trunk Release N/A Standard
Entertainment System (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start (Option) N/A Standard
Remote Engine Start N/A Standard
Power Liftgate N/A Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage N/A Standard
Rear Bench Seat (Option) N/A Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats (Option) N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel (Option) N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control (Option) N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist (Option) N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard N/A
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard Standard
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor (Option) N/A Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert (Option) N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
Driver Monitoring N/A Standard
Evasion Assist (Option) N/A Standard
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