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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: $31,055

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $541

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,215

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $27,345
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $26,557
Navigation system 1,100      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92 100
Cargo cover 182 182 182 190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198  
Class II trailer hitch 622 622 622 425
Remote start 436 436 436 525
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74  
Technology Package       1,325
Roof rails       250
Navigation system 975      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59 80
Cargo cover 118 118 118 152
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128  
Class II trailer hitch 466 466 466 340
Remote start 328 328 328 420
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48  
Technology Package       1,179
Roof rails       200
Options (change) 2,776 1,676 1,676 2,915
Options (change) 2,168 1,193 1,193 2,451
Destination 825 825 825 795
Total Price $31,596 $32,496 $35,496 $31,055
Total Invoice $29,215 $30,069 $32,854 $29,803

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,730
Model Year2014201420142013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-19
Total Price$31,596$32,496$35,496$31,055
Adjustments for Features-1,235-1,435-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,361$31,061$33,861$31,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$29,215$30,069$32,854$29,803
Adjustments for Features-1,142-1,328-1,5130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,073$28,741$31,341$29,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$668$3,268$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2014201420142013
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,110$5,310$5,510$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$1,435$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,142-1,328-1,5130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20142013
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested97549%
Total Not Requested100051%

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