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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: $30,735

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $613

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,016

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,970 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $27,176 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 199 199 199
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      
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 129 129 129
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      
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Options (change) 1,885 1,703 1,703 1,703
Options (change) 1,508 1,211 1,211 1,211
Destination 880 850 850 850
Total Price $30,735 $31,348 $33,348 $36,348
Total Invoice $29,564 $29,016 $30,846 $33,630

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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: $1,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,408
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,735$31,348$33,348$36,348
Adjustments for Features0-2,010-2,970-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$29,338$30,378$33,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$29,564$29,016$30,846$33,630
Adjustments for Features0-1,860-2,747-2,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,564$27,156$28,099$30,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943$3,541

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201620162016
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 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Voice control for audio system$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$3,250$5,260$6,220$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,010$2,970$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,860-2,747-2,933

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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