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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: $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 Year2013201420142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $26,557 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Technology Package 1,325      
Roof rails 250      
Class II trailer hitch 425 622 622 622
Remote start 525 436 436 436
Cargo cover 190 182 182 182
Rear bumper protector 100 92 92 92
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72 72
Navigation system   1,100    
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198 198
Technology Package 1,179      
Roof rails 200      
Class II trailer hitch 340 466 466 466
Remote start 420 328 328 328
Cargo cover 152 118 118 118
Rear bumper protector 80 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46 46
Navigation system   975    
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128 128
Options (change) 2,915 2,776 1,676 1,676
Options (change) 2,451 2,168 1,193 1,193
Destination 795 825 825 825
Total Price $31,055 $31,596 $32,496 $35,496
Total Invoice $29,803 $29,215 $30,069 $32,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $694
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,730
Model Year2013201420142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$31,055$31,596$32,496$35,496
Adjustments for Features0-1,235-1,435-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$30,361$31,061$33,861
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$29,803$29,215$30,069$32,854
Adjustments for Features0-1,142-1,328-1,513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,803$28,073$28,741$31,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$668$3,268

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201420142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
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$3,875$5,110$5,310$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,235$1,435$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,142-1,328-1,513

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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