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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: $27,809

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $2,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,417

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $3,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132011
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $23,195
Base Invoice $26,557 $21,869
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 185
All-weather floor mats 100 69
Rear bumper protector 100 78
Cargo cover 190 166
Obstacle detection, rear 475 363
Class II trailer hitch 425 468
Roof rails 250  
All Weather Package   500
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   100
Rear spoiler   368
Fog lights   374
Satellite radio   432
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 120
All-weather floor mats 80 39
Rear bumper protector 80 51
Cargo cover 152 108
Obstacle detection, rear 380 272
Class II trailer hitch 340 351
Roof rails 200  
All Weather Package   417
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65
Rear spoiler   276
Fog lights   243
Satellite radio   324
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 1,835 3,889
Options (change) 1,468 2,823
Destination 795 725
Total Price $29,975 $27,809
Total Invoice $28,820 $25,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $736
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,028
Model Year20132011
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Premium
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$29,975$27,809
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$27,809
Total Invoice$28,820$25,417
Adjustments for Features-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,445$25,417

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound$250 
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$4,750$3,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3750

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132011
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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