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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: $31,132

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132020
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,345 $27,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 245
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
Cargo cover 190 172
Remote start 525 455
Class II trailer hitch 425 619
Roof rails 250  
AWD 1,250  
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Fog lights   382
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 158
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
Cargo cover 152 111
Remote start 420 341
Class II trailer hitch 340 464
Roof rails 200  
AWD 1,213  
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 3,135 2,727
Options (change) 2,721 2,005
Destination 795 1,010
Total Price $31,275 $31,132

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,832
Model Year20132020
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$31,275$31,132
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,000$31,132

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132020
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$5,725$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2260

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132020
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length178.7 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,532 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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%

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