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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: $33,055

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $98

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820132013
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,503 $26,586 $28,084
Cargo net 60 48 48
All-weather floor mats 125 69 69
Rear bumper protector 125 78 78
Cargo cover 250 166 166
Obstacle detection, rear 475 363 363
Remote start 550 432 432
Class II trailer hitch 450 468 468
Roof rails 400    
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
Cargo net 48 31 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39 39
Rear bumper protector 100 51 51
Cargo cover 200 108 108
Obstacle detection, rear 380 272 272
Remote start 440 324 324
Class II trailer hitch 360 351 351
Roof rails 320    
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) 2,435 3,963 3,595
Options (change) 1,948 3,017 2,741
Destination 975 795 795
Total Price $33,055 $33,153 $34,385
Total Invoice $31,426 $30,398 $31,620

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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: $2,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,268
Model Year201820132013
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,055$33,153$34,385
Adjustments for Features-2,4150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,640$33,153$34,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,057
Total Invoice$31,426$30,398$31,620
Adjustments for Features-2,2960-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,130$30,398$31,459
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,061

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820132013
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$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  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
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  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
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  
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 height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Total Value of Features$7,525$5,110$5,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,415$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2960-161

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in103.0 in
Length179.1 in169.5 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 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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