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Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,121

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,379

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132010
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $20,295
Base Invoice $26,557 $19,214
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 183
All-weather floor mats 100 69
Rear bumper protector 100 78
Cargo cover 190 166
Class II trailer hitch 425 468
Roof rails 250  
All Weather Package   400
Premium Package   2,500
Bodyside moldings   238
iPod integration   223
Universal garage door opener   82
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98
Rear spoiler   367
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Fog lights   374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 119
All-weather floor mats 80 39
Rear bumper protector 80 51
Cargo cover 152 108
Class II trailer hitch 340 351
Roof rails 200  
All Weather Package   334
Premium Package   2,287
Bodyside moldings   155
iPod integration   145
Universal garage door opener   54
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64
Rear spoiler   275
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Fog lights   243
Options (change) 1,360 6,131
Options (change) 1,088 4,889
Destination 795 695
Total Price $29,500 $27,121
Total Invoice $28,440 $24,798

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $799
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,119
Model Year20132010
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$29,500$27,121
Adjustments for Features-1,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,920$27,121
Total Invoice$28,440$24,798
Adjustments for Features-1,5230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,917$24,798

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$5,150$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5230

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,375 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.8 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested145047%
Total Not Requested165053%

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