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Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,128

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,394

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,355 $29,995
Base Invoice $30,842 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 185
Assistance Package 2,500  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Remote start 350 432
Satellite radio 430  
Class II trailer hitch 525 468
AWD 1,300  
Roof rack 250  
Bodyside moldings   240
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Navigation system   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 120
Assistance Package 2,150  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Remote start 280 324
Satellite radio 344  
Class II trailer hitch 452 351
AWD 1,199  
Roof rack 200  
Bodyside moldings   156
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 7,555 3,408
Options (change) 6,491 2,585
Destination 650 725
Total Price $41,560 $34,128
Total Invoice $37,983 $31,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,025
Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$41,560$34,128
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,755$34,128
Total Invoice$37,983$31,394
Adjustments for Features-2,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,419$31,394

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$7,665$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5640

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.0 in
Length199.6 in179.5 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height68.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		100.7 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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