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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: $31,681

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $184

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,957

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $27,970
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $27,176
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 425
Satellite radio 453 453  
Remote start 432 432 525
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Technology Package     1,425
Roof rails     250
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 340
Satellite radio 340 340  
Remote start 324 324 420
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Technology Package     1,268
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 4,991 4,624 3,015
Options (change) 3,932 3,660 2,540
Destination 695 695 880
Total Price $31,681 $33,514 $31,865
Total Invoice $28,957 $30,764 $30,596

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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 L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year200920092015
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)140, 6140, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$31,681$33,514$31,865
Adjustments for Features0-235-415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,681$33,279$31,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$28,957$30,764$30,596
Adjustments for Features0-216-398
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,957$30,548$30,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,591$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200920092015
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 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
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
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$4,510$4,745$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-216-398

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20092015
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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85045%
Total Not Requested105055%

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