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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: $2,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,803

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320162016
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,557 $28,785 $31,569
Technology Package 1,325    
Roof rails 250    
Class II trailer hitch 425 634 634
Remote start 525 445 445
Cargo cover 190 182 182
Rear bumper protector 100 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Technology Package 1,179    
Roof rails 200    
Class II trailer hitch 340 475 475
Remote start 420 333 333
Cargo cover 152 118 118
Rear bumper protector 80 61 61
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Options (change) 2,915 1,703 1,703
Options (change) 2,451 1,211 1,211
Destination 795 850 850
Total Price $31,055 $33,348 $36,348
Total Invoice $29,803 $30,846 $33,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $502
Model Year201320162016
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,055$33,348$36,348
Adjustments for Features0-1,670-1,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,055$31,678$34,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$29,803$30,846$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,803$29,301$31,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320162016
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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$3,675$5,345$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,670$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,545-1,730

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132016
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 key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested97549%

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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