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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: $28,606

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,442

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,702

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,970
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $27,176
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Rear bumper protector 72 72 100
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 425
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 295
Universal garage door opener   87  
Cargo cover     190
Roof rails     250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80
Rear bumper protector 47 47 80
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 340
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 236
Universal garage door opener   56  
Cargo cover     152
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 1,266 1,494 1,360
Options (change) 867 1,014 1,088
Destination 645 645 880
Total Price $28,606 $30,034 $30,210
Total Invoice $26,442 $27,775 $29,144

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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: $689
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,794
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$28,606$30,034$30,210
Adjustments for Features-6400-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,966$30,034$28,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,442$27,775$29,144
Adjustments for Features-5920-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,850$27,775$27,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820082015
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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  
Total Value of Features$5,635$4,995$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-1,500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082015
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,195 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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