ford explorer vs mazda cx 9
2025 Ford Explorer Active RWD
2023 Mazda CX-9 Touring AWD
627661
630459
$39,625
Starting Price (MSRP)
$38,750
Starting Price (MSRP)
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Sub-Model Explorer | Sub-Model CX-9 |
Make Ford | Make Mazda |
Model Explorer | Model CX-9 |
Model Year 2025 Ford Explorer | Model Year 2023 Mazda CX-9 |
Year 2025 | Year 2023 |
MSRP $39,625 | MSRP $38,750 |
Engine 2.3L Turbo Inline-4 Gas | Engine 2.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas |
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive | Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive |
Transmission 10-Speed Automatic | Transmission 6-Speed Automatic |
Horsepower 300 hp | Horsepower 227 hp |
Torque 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | Torque 310 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Fuel Tank Capacity 18.6 gallons | Fuel Tank Capacity 19.5 gallons |
Steering Type Rack-Pinion | Steering Type Rack-Pinion |
Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels | Wheels Type Aluminum Wheels |
Front Suspension Strut | Front Suspension Strut |
Rear Suspension Multi-Link | Rear Suspension Multi-Link |
Head-Up Display Not Available | Head-Up Display Not Available |
Navigation System Not Available | Navigation System Not Available |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard | Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard |
Power Liftgate Standard | Power Liftgate Standard |
Power Mirror(s) Standard | Power Mirror(s) Standard |
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard | Adaptive Cruise Control Standard |
Automatic Parking Not Available | Automatic Parking Not Available |
Climate Control Standard | Climate Control Standard |
Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Front Seat(s) Not Available |
Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Cooled Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
Cruise Control Standard | Cruise Control Standard |
Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available | Hands-Free Liftgate Not Available |
Heated Front Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Front Seat(s) Standard |
Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available | Heated Rear Seat(s) Not Available |
Heated Steering Wheel Optional | Heated Steering Wheel Not Available |
Keyless Start Not Available | Keyless Start Standard |
Keyless Entry Standard | Keyless Entry Standard |
A/C Standard | A/C Standard |
Multi-Zone A/C Standard | Multi-Zone A/C Standard |
Rear A/C Standard | Rear A/C Standard |
Power Driver Seat Standard | Power Driver Seat Standard |
Power Passenger Seat Standard | Power Passenger Seat Standard |
Remote Engine Start Standard | Remote Engine Start Standard |
Remote Trunk Release Standard | Remote Trunk Release Standard |
Seat Memory Not Available | Seat Memory Not Available |
Seat-Massage Not Available | Seat-Massage Not Available |
Universal Garage Door Opener Optional | Universal Garage Door Opener Standard |
Telematics Standard | Telematics Standard |
Navigation from Telematics Not Available | Navigation from Telematics Not Available |
Bucket Seats Standard | Bucket Seats Standard |
Cloth Seats Standard | Cloth Seats Not Available |
Leather Seats Not Available | Leather Seats Standard |
Leather Steering Wheel Standard | Leather Steering Wheel Standard |
Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available | Premium Synthetic Seats Not Available |
Vinyl Seats Not Available | Vinyl Seats Not Available |
Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available | Woodgrain Interior Trim Not Available |
Sun/Moonroof Not Available | Sun/Moonroof Standard |
HD Radio Not Available | HD Radio Standard |
Satellite Radio Standard | Satellite Radio Not Available |
MP3 Player Standard | MP3 Player Standard |
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard | Auxiliary Audio Input Standard |
Bluetooth Connection Standard | Bluetooth Connection Standard |
Premium Sound System Not Available | Premium Sound System Not Available |
Entertainment System Not Available | Entertainment System Not Available |
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Standard | Hard Disk Drive Media Storage Not Available |
Smart Device Integration Standard | Smart Device Integration Standard |
WiFi Hotspot Standard | WiFi Hotspot Standard |
Seating Capacity 7 seater | Seating Capacity 6 seater |
Curb Weight 4,344 lbs | Curb Weight 4,409 lbs |
Ground Clearance 7.6 in | Ground Clearance N/A |
Wheelbase 119.1 in | Wheelbase 115.3 in |
Front Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" | Front Wheel Size 18" x 8" |
Rear Wheel Size 18" x 7.5" | Rear Wheel Size 18" x 8" |
Front Tire P255/65HR18 | Front Tire P255/60HR18 |
Rear Tire P255/65HR18 | Rear Tire P255/60HR18 |
Front Width 66.9 in | Front Width 65.3 in |
Max Width 78.9 in | Max Width 77.5 in |
Height 69.6 in | Height 67.6 in |
Length 198.8 in | Length 199.4 in |
Front Seat Headroom 40.7 in | Front Seat Headroom 40.1 in |
Front Seat Shoulder Room 62.1 in | Front Seat Shoulder Room 57.9 in |
Front Seat Hip Room 59.2 in | Front Seat Hip Room 56.7 in |
Front Seat Leg Room 43 in | Front Seat Leg Room 41 in |
Rear Seat Headroom 40.5 in | Rear Seat Headroom 38.5 in |
Rear Seat Shoulder Room 61.9 in | Rear Seat Shoulder Room 58.1 in |
Rear Seat Hip Room 59.1 in | Rear Seat Hip Room 57.4 in |
Rear Seat Leg Room 39 in | Rear Seat Leg Room 39.4 in |
Third Row Headroom 38.9 in | Third Row Headroom 35.4 in |
Third Row Shoulder Room 54.6 in | Third Row Shoulder Room 53.1 in |
Third Row Hip Room 40.9 in | Third Row Hip Room 40.1 in |
Third Row Leg Room 32.2 in | Third Row Leg Room 29.7 in |
Maximum Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity 3,500 lbs |
City N/A | City 20 MPG |
Highway N/A | Highway 26 MPG |
Combined N/A | Combined 23 MPG |
Cruising Range City N/A | Cruising Range City 390 miles |
Cruising Range Highway N/A | Cruising Range Highway 507 miles |
Turning Diameter N/A | Turning Diameter 38.8 ft |