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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: $31,411

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $3,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $26,695
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,500  
Technology Package 1,155  
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 75 80
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
Cargo cover 200 172
Remote start 550 455
Class II trailer hitch 425 619
Roof rails 275  
AWD 1,300  
Eyesight Package   1,695
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,335  
Technology Package 1,028  
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 40 44
Cargo tray 60 52
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
Cargo cover 160 111
Remote start 440 341
Class II trailer hitch 340 464
Roof rails 220  
AWD 1,260  
Eyesight Package   1,412
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 5,855 3,741
Options (change) 5,143 2,844
Destination 900 975
Total Price $35,325 $31,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,136
Model Year20162019
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17
Total Price$35,325$31,411
Adjustments for Features-2,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$31,411

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelCX-5Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Total Value of Features$7,700$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8470

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length179.3 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height65.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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