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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: $30,345

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $7,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $33,355 $26,695
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,760 1,760  
Rearview camera 665 665  
Cargo net 40 40 68
All-weather floor mats 125 125 81
Cargo cover 205 205 172
Remote start 350 350 455
Class II trailer hitch 525 525 619
Satellite radio 430 430  
AWD 1,300 1,300  
Roof rack 250 250  
All Weather Package     500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Rear bumper protector     98
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     245
Fog lights     382
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,514 1,514  
Rearview camera 530 530  
Cargo net 32 32 44
All-weather floor mats 100 100 52
Cargo cover 165 165 111
Remote start 280 280 341
Class II trailer hitch 452 452 464
Satellite radio 344 344  
AWD 1,199 1,199  
Roof rack 200 200  
All Weather Package     417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Rear bumper protector     63
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     158
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 5,650 5,650 2,675
Options (change) 4,816 4,816 1,971
Destination 650 650 975
Total Price $37,915 $39,655 $30,345

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,431
Model Year200820082019
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$37,915$39,655$30,345
Adjustments for Features-2,540-3,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,375$35,665$30,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082019
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$9,465$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$3,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,325-3,6530

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.1 in
Length199.6 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height68.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 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
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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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