Mazda CX-5 Mazda CX-5 2020 Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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: $33,560

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,635

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202009
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,135 $37,155 $28,195
Roof rails 400 400  
Cargo net 60 60 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69
Rear bumper protector 125 125 78
Cargo cover 250 250 166
Remote start 550 550 432
Class II trailer hitch 450 450 468
Bodyside moldings     238
iPod integration     223
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Satellite radio     453
Navigation system     1,800
Roof rails 320 320  
Cargo net 48 48 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39
Rear bumper protector 100 100 51
Cargo cover 200 200 108
Remote start 440 440 324
Class II trailer hitch 360 360 351
Bodyside moldings     155
iPod integration     145
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Satellite radio     340
Navigation system     1,650
Options (change) 1,960 1,960 4,670
Options (change) 1,568 1,568 3,690
Destination 1,100 1,100 695
Total Price $38,195 $40,215 $33,560

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda CX-5 dealer quotes or Subaru Forester dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,483
Model Year202020202009
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/55-17
Total Price$38,195$40,215$33,560
Adjustments for Features-5,105-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,090$35,110$33,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202009
ModelCX-5CX-5Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,850$9,850$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-357-3390

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202009
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 Weight3,825 lb.3,440 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

Return to top

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.