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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: $36,904

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,746

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,122

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,355 $34,295
Base Invoice $30,842 $32,028
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760  
Satellite radio 430  
Rearview camera 665  
All-weather floor mats 125 72
Cargo net 40 90
Remote start 350 445
Class II trailer hitch 525 634
Blind spot warning system 200  
AWD 1,300  
Roof rack 250  
Rear bumper protector   95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Roof rack crossbars   199
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514  
Satellite radio 344  
Rearview camera 530  
All-weather floor mats 100 46
Cargo net 32 58
Remote start 280 333
Class II trailer hitch 452 475
Blind spot warning system 172  
AWD 1,199  
Roof rack 200  
Rear bumper protector   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 5,645 1,734
Options (change) 4,823 1,219
Destination 650 875
Total Price $39,650 $36,904
Total Invoice $36,315 $34,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,206
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,618
Model Year20082017
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$39,650$36,904
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,650$36,444
Total Invoice$36,315$34,122
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,315$33,697

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,115$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-425

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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 Year20082017
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length199.6 in180.9 in
Width76.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in53.0 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		47.5 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		100.7 ft374.7 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

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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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