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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: $31,865

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,596

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,970 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $27,176 $28,144 $30,927
Technology Package 1,425    
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72
Rear bumper protector 100 95 95
Cargo cover 190 182 182
Remote start 525 445 445
Class II trailer hitch 425 634 634
Roof rails 250    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Technology Package 1,268    
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46
Rear bumper protector 80 61 61
Cargo cover 152 118 118
Remote start 420 333 333
Class II trailer hitch 340 475 475
Roof rails 200    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Options (change) 3,015 3,598 3,598
Options (change) 2,540 2,849 2,849
Destination 880 850 850
Total Price $31,865 $34,543 $37,543
Total Invoice $30,596 $31,843 $34,626

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $607
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,781
Model Year201520152015
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp 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$31,865$34,543$37,543
Adjustments for Features0-3,285-3,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,865$31,258$34,058
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$30,596$31,843$34,626
Adjustments for Features0-3,028-3,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,596$28,815$31,412
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152015
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system$200  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
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$3,150$6,435$6,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,285$3,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,028-3,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested117551%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Total Requested112549%
Total Not Requested117551%

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