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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: $31,865

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,567

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $27,820
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $27,019
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 95 100
Cargo cover 182 182 190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 425
Remote start 445 445 525
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Technology Package     1,625
Roof rails     250
All-weather floor mats 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 61 80
Cargo cover 118 118 152
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 340
Remote start 333 333 420
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Technology Package     1,446
Roof rails     200
Options (change) 1,703 1,703 3,215
Options (change) 1,211 1,211 2,718
Destination 850 850 830
Total Price $33,348 $36,348 $31,865
Total Invoice $30,846 $33,630 $30,567

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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 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $63
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,034
Model Year201620162014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/55-19
Total Price$33,348$36,348$31,865
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,928$34,728$31,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$30,846$33,630$30,567
Adjustments for Features-1,313-1,4990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,533$32,131$30,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201620162014
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Navigation system  $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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$5,320$5,520$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,313-1,4990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162014
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
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
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 system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested100047%
Total Not Requested115053%

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