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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: $32,340

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,976

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201820182018
ModelCX-5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,970 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $27,176 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Technology Package 1,425      
All-weather floor mats 100 81 81 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98 98 98
Cargo cover 190      
Remote start 525 455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 425 619 619 619
Roof rails 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,945    
Universal garage door opener   120 120 120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245 245
Technology Package 1,268      
All-weather floor mats 80 52 52 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63 63 63
Cargo cover 152      
Remote start 420 341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 340 464 464 464
Roof rails 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Navigation and Eyesight Package   2,498    
Universal garage door opener   78 78 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158 158
Options (change) 3,490 4,563 1,618 1,618
Options (change) 2,920 3,654 1,156 1,156
Destination 880 915 915 915
Total Price $32,340 $34,873 $35,623 $38,623
Total Invoice $30,976 $32,074 $32,958 $35,746

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,147
Model Year2015201820182018
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, 9440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,340$34,873$35,623$38,623
Adjustments for Features0-4,615-5,375-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,340$30,258$30,248$32,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$10$0$2,700
Total Invoice$30,976$32,074$32,958$35,746
Adjustments for Features0-4,245-4,973-5,252
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,976$27,829$27,985$30,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$156$2,665

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201820182018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25$25
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   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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$3,600$8,215$8,975$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,615$5,375$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,245-4,973-5,252

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
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.3,323 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested180095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested130030%
Total Not Requested307570%

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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