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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: $32,340

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $895

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,344

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $27,820
Base Invoice $26,186 $28,084 $27,019
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368    
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 100
Cargo cover 166 166 190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 425
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 475
Remote start 432 432 525
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Navigation system 1,600 1,600  
Technology Package     1,625
Roof rails     250
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276    
All-weather floor mats 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 80
Cargo cover 108 108 152
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 340
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 380
Remote start 324 324 420
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Navigation system 1,335 1,335  
Technology Package     1,446
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 4,515 4,147 3,690
Options (change) 3,433 3,157 3,098
Destination 725 725 830
Total Price $33,235 $34,867 $32,340
Total Invoice $30,344 $31,966 $30,947

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,000
Model Year201120112014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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$33,235$34,867$32,340
Adjustments for Features-435-6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$34,257$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,457$0
Total Invoice$30,344$31,966$30,947
Adjustments for Features-397-5590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,947$31,407$30,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201120112014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
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 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
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 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$4,310$4,485$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-5590

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112014
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?
Proximity key250No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested135063%
Total Not Requested80037%

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