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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: $27,959

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $1,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,558

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium   
Difference: $2,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,965 $27,970 $23,295
Base Invoice $24,258 $27,176 $21,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 295 185
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,130    
All-weather floor mats 100 100 69
Rear bumper protector 100 100 78
Cargo cover 190 190 166
Obstacle detection, rear 475 475 363
Satellite radio 525   432
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 468
Roof rails 250 250  
All Weather Package     500
Bodyside moldings     240
Universal garage door opener     93
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     100
Rear spoiler     368
Fog lights     374
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 236 120
Moonroof / Bose Package 1,006    
All-weather floor mats 80 80 39
Rear bumper protector 80 80 51
Cargo cover 152 152 108
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 272
Satellite radio 420   324
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 351
Roof rails 200 200  
All Weather Package     417
Bodyside moldings     156
Universal garage door opener     61
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     65
Rear spoiler     276
Fog lights     243
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 3,490 1,835 3,889
Options (change) 2,894 1,468 2,823
Destination 880 880 775
Total Price $29,335 $30,685 $27,959
Total Invoice $28,032 $29,524 $25,558

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,321
Model Year201520152012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X Premium
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$29,335$30,685$27,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,800-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,335$28,885$27,864
Cost Above Minimum$450$0$0
Total Invoice$28,032$29,524$25,558
Adjustments for Features0-1,732-87
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,032$27,792$25,471
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152012
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 X Premium
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 
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 
HD radio$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
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, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,700$5,500$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,800$95
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,732-87

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
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

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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 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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