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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: $31,530

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,343

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,183

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201720172017
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $26,557 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Technology Package 1,325      
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72 72
Rear bumper protector 100 95 95 95
Cargo cover 190 182 182 182
Remote start 525 445 445 445
Class II trailer hitch 425 634 634 634
Roof rails 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Technology Package 1,179      
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46 46
Rear bumper protector 80 61 61 61
Cargo cover 152 118 118 118
Remote start 420 333 333 333
Class II trailer hitch 340 475 475 475
Roof rails 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Options (change) 3,390 4,648 1,703 1,703
Options (change) 2,831 3,709 1,211 1,211
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $31,530 $34,718 $33,873 $36,873
Total Invoice $30,183 $31,905 $31,329 $34,114

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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: $1,677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,749
Model Year2013201720172017
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, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,530$34,718$33,873$36,873
Adjustments for Features0-4,865-2,950-3,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$29,853$30,923$33,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070$3,870
Total Invoice$30,183$31,905$31,329$34,114
Adjustments for Features0-4,471-2,728-2,914
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,183$27,434$28,601$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,167$3,766

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2013201720172017
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$4,525$9,390$7,475$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,865$2,950$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,471-2,728-2,914

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested187595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested110025%
Total Not Requested327575%

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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