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Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $853

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,987

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $28,503 $24,330 $26,409
Cargo net 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 125 69 69
Rear bumper protector 125 78 78
Cargo cover 250 166 166
Remote start 550 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 450 468 468
Roof rails 400    
Bodyside moldings   238 238
iPod integration   223 223
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Rear spoiler   367  
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Cargo net 48 30 30
All-weather floor mats 100 39 39
Rear bumper protector 100 51 51
Cargo cover 200 108 108
Remote start 440 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 360 351 351
Roof rails 320    
Bodyside moldings   155 155
iPod integration   145 145
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Rear spoiler   275  
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,960 5,037 4,670
Options (change) 1,568 3,962 3,690
Destination 975 695 695
Total Price $32,580 $31,727 $33,560
Total Invoice $31,046 $28,987 $30,794

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,219
Model Year201820092009
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,580$31,727$33,560
Adjustments for Features-3,4400-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,140$31,727$33,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$31,046$28,987$30,794
Adjustments for Features-3,2780-216
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$28,987$30,578
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,591

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820092009
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$8,200$4,760$4,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,440$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2780-216

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in103.0 in
Length179.1 in179.5 in
Width72.5 in70.1 in
Height65.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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