Applewood Ford
7150 Market Street, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0
250 949-6393

Comparing the 2023 Ford Explorer vs 2023 Mazda CX-9

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2023 Ford Explorer

MSRP starting at:

50,535

XLT 4WD
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2023 Mazda CX-9

MSRP starting at:

44,145

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