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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: $32,633

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $242

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,886

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $27,759 $26,094 $27,992
Technology Package 1,155    
Roof rails 275    
Class II trailer hitch 425 468 468
Remote start 550 432 432
Obstacle detection, rear 475 363 363
Cargo cover 200 166 166
Rear bumper protector 100 78 78
Cargo tray 75    
All-weather floor mats 100 69 69
Cargo net 50 48 48
Navigation system   1,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings   240 240
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185
Rear spoiler   368  
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453
Technology Package 1,028    
Roof rails 220    
Class II trailer hitch 340 351 351
Remote start 440 324 324
Obstacle detection, rear 380 272 272
Cargo cover 160 108 108
Rear bumper protector 80 51 51
Cargo tray 60    
All-weather floor mats 80 39 39
Cargo net 40 31 31
Navigation system   888 888
Bodyside moldings   156 156
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120
Rear spoiler   276  
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340
Options (change) 3,405 3,963 3,595
Options (change) 2,828 3,017 2,741
Destination 900 775 775
Total Price $32,875 $32,633 $34,265
Total Invoice $31,487 $29,886 $31,508

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year201620122012
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,875$32,633$34,265
Adjustments for Features0-170-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$32,463$33,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$31,487$29,886$31,508
Adjustments for Features0-156-317
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,487$29,730$31,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,461

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620122012
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,770$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170$345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-156-317

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length179.3 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height65.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.3,251 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 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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