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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: $28,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,417

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,195

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $28,570
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $27,759
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 425
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 295
Roof rails     275
Cargo cover     200
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 340
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 236
Roof rails     220
Cargo cover     160
Options (change) 878 1,019 1,345
Options (change) 569 660 1,076
Destination 625 625 900
Total Price $28,398 $29,539 $30,815
Total Invoice $26,195 $27,290 $29,735

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $387
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,543
Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-19
Total Price$28,398$29,539$30,815
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,498$29,539$27,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,195$27,290$29,735
Adjustments for Features-8300-2,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,365$27,290$26,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062016
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,570$4,670$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-2,827

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in179.3 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 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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