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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,875

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $408

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,375

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $28,570
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $27,759
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 100
Cargo cover 166 166 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 425
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 475
Remote start 432 432 550
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Technology Package     1,155
Roof rails     275
Cargo tray     75
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31 40
All-weather floor mats 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 80
Cargo cover 108 108 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 340
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 380
Remote start 324 324 440
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Technology Package     1,028
Roof rails     220
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 4,563 4,195 3,405
Options (change) 3,464 3,188 2,828
Destination 725 725 900
Total Price $33,283 $34,915 $32,875
Total Invoice $30,375 $31,997 $31,487

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $413
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,107
Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$33,283$34,915$32,875
Adjustments for Features0-175-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,283$34,740$32,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$30,375$31,997$31,487
Adjustments for Features0-160-5
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,375$31,837$31,482
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,462$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201120112016
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,770$4,945$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$5
Value of Feature Adjustments0-160-5

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112016
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

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