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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: $29,881

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $654

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,310

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,820
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $27,019
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 295
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 100
Cargo cover 166 166 190
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 425
Satellite radio 453 453  
Remote start 432 432 525
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Roof rails     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 236
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 80
Cargo cover 108 108 152
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 340
Satellite radio 340 340  
Remote start 324 324 420
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 3,191 2,824 1,885
Options (change) 2,285 2,010 1,508
Destination 695 695 830
Total Price $29,881 $31,714 $30,535
Total Invoice $27,310 $29,114 $29,357

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,639
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,947
Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$29,881$31,714$30,535
Adjustments for Features-985-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,896$30,494$30,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,310$29,114$29,357
Adjustments for Features-900-1,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,410$27,994$29,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,584$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200920092014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand 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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Total Value of Features$4,835$5,070$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$985$1,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-900-1,1200

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20092014
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in178.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,195 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

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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