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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: $28,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,388

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,759 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   183
Roof rails 275    
Cargo cover 200    
Cargo net 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55
Rear bumper protector 100 72 72
Cargo tray 75 75 75
Class II trailer hitch 425 299 299
Door sill trim plates 125    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   119
Roof rails 220    
Cargo cover 160    
Cargo net 40 30 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33 33
Rear bumper protector 80 47 47
Cargo tray 60 46 46
Class II trailer hitch 340 195 195
Door sill trim plates 100    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 1,645 1,387 1,615
Options (change) 1,316 943 1,090
Destination 900 645 645
Total Price $31,115 $28,727 $30,155
Total Invoice $29,975 $26,518 $27,851

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,635
Model Year201620082008
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$31,115$28,727$30,155
Adjustments for Features-2,505-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,610$28,087$30,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068
Total Invoice$29,975$26,518$27,851
Adjustments for Features-2,413-5910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,562$25,927$27,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620082008
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Total Value of Features$7,500$5,635$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,505$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,413-5910

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162008
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length179.3 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height65.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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