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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: $32,980

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,039

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,366

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,645 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $28,503 $28,051 $30,836
All-weather floor mats 125 72 72
Cargo net 60 87 87
Rear bumper protector 125 92 92
Cargo cover 250 182 182
Remote start 550 436 436
Class II trailer hitch 450 622 622
Roof rails 400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400 2,400
Door sill trim plates   36 36
Universal garage door opener   74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198 198
All-weather floor mats 100 46 46
Cargo net 48 56 56
Rear bumper protector 100 59 59
Cargo cover 200 118 118
Remote start 440 328 328
Class II trailer hitch 360 466 466
Roof rails 320    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320    
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087 2,087
Door sill trim plates   23 23
Universal garage door opener   48 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128 128
Options (change) 2,360 4,199 4,199
Options (change) 1,888 3,359 3,359
Destination 975 825 825
Total Price $32,980 $35,019 $38,019
Total Invoice $31,366 $32,235 $35,020

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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: $1,879
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year201820142014
ModelCX-5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$32,980$35,019$38,019
Adjustments for Features0-160-360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,980$34,859$37,659
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$31,366$32,235$35,020
Adjustments for Features0-147-332
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,366$32,088$34,688
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820142014
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
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  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Terrain selector $200$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 
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,185$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$160$360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-147-332

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182014
ModelCX-5Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in103.9 in
Length179.1 in180.9 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height65.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft374.7 ft3

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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
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
Pedestrian detection50No
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
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
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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