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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: $34,025

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $994

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,235

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $27,759 $28,051 $30,836
Technology Package 1,155    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,500    
Door sill trim plates 125 36 36
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 50 87 87
Rear bumper protector 100 92 92
Cargo cover 200 182 182
Remote start 550 436 436
Class II trailer hitch 425 622 622
Roof rails 275    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Universal garage door opener   74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
Technology Package 1,028    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,335    
Door sill trim plates 100 23 23
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 40 56 56
Rear bumper protector 80 59 59
Cargo cover 160 118 118
Remote start 440 328 328
Class II trailer hitch 340 466 466
Roof rails 220    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Universal garage door opener   48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Options (change) 4,555 4,199 4,199
Options (change) 3,883 3,359 3,359
Destination 900 825 825
Total Price $34,025 $35,019 $38,019
Total Invoice $32,542 $32,235 $35,020

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $576
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,752
Model Year201620142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$34,025$35,019$38,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,570-1,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,025$33,449$36,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$32,542$32,235$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-1,445-1,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,542$30,790$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $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$4,125$5,695$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,570$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,445-1,630

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162014
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,213 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
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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