Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2015 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,821

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $2,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,526

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $3,126

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,965 $27,970 $19,995
Base Invoice $24,258 $27,176 $18,938
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 295 183
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,130    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 69
Rear bumper protector 100 100 78
Cargo cover 190 190 166
Satellite radio 525   453
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 468
Roof rails 250 250  
All Weather Package     400
Premium Package     2,500
Bodyside moldings     238
iPod integration     223
Universal garage door opener     82
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     98
Rear spoiler     367
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Fog lights     374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 236 119
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,006    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 39
Rear bumper protector 80 80 51
Cargo cover 152 152 108
Satellite radio 420   340
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 351
Roof rails 200 200  
All Weather Package     367
Premium Package     2,258
Bodyside moldings     155
iPod integration     145
Universal garage door opener     54
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     64
Rear spoiler     275
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Fog lights     243
Options (change) 3,015 1,360 6,131
Options (change) 2,514 1,088 4,893
Destination 880 880 695
Total Price $28,860 $30,210 $26,821
Total Invoice $27,652 $29,144 $24,526

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda CX-5 dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,034
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,346
Model Year201520152009
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4170hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9225, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$28,860$30,210$26,821
Adjustments for Features-555-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,305$27,855$26,821
Cost Above Minimum$450$0$0
Total Invoice$27,652$29,144$24,526
Adjustments for Features-532-2,2720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,120$26,872$24,526
Cost Above Minimum$248$0$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152009
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$4,400$6,200$3,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-532-2,2720

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152009
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length178.7 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,375 lb.3,250 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft368.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Touring

Moonroof / Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 225W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof, large1100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Foldaway tray table, second row75No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested165062%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.