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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: $30,735

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $613

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,016

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $27,970
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $27,176
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 295
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 100
Cargo cover 182 182 182 190
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 425
Remote start 445 445 445 525
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Roof rails       250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 236
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 80
Cargo cover 118 118 118 152
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 340
Remote start 333 333 333 420
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Roof rails       200
Options (change) 1,703 1,703 1,703 1,885
Options (change) 1,211 1,211 1,211 1,508
Destination 850 850 850 880
Total Price $31,348 $33,348 $36,348 $30,735
Total Invoice $29,016 $30,846 $33,630 $29,564

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,408
Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-19
Total Price$31,348$33,348$36,348$30,735
Adjustments for Features-2,010-2,970-3,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,338$30,378$33,178$30,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,040$3,840$0
Total Invoice$29,016$30,846$33,630$29,564
Adjustments for Features-1,860-2,747-2,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,156$28,099$30,697$29,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$943$3,541$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2016201620162015
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,260$6,220$6,420$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$2,970$3,170$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,860-2,747-2,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162015
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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