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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: $32,737

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,123

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,715 $33,805 $28,495
Base Invoice $29,349 $31,276 $26,707
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,960 1,960  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275   183
Cargo net 40 40 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69
Cargo cover 205   166
Remote start 350 350 432
AWD 1,400 1,400  
Roof rack 250 250  
Assistance Package   2,300  
Navigation system     1,800
Bodyside moldings     238
Rear bumper protector     78
Universal garage door opener     82
Satellite radio     453
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,686 1,686  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220   119
Cargo net 32 32 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39
Cargo cover 165   108
Remote start 280 280 324
AWD 1,291 1,291  
Roof rack 200 200  
Assistance Package   1,978  
Navigation system     1,501
Bodyside moldings     155
Rear bumper protector     51
Universal garage door opener     54
Satellite radio     340
Options (change) 4,605 6,425 3,547
Options (change) 3,974 5,567 2,721
Destination 670 670 695
Total Price $36,990 $40,900 $32,737
Total Invoice $33,993 $37,513 $30,123

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,795
Model Year200920092010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$36,990$40,900$32,737
Adjustments for Features-1,170-3,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,820$37,280$32,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,460$0
Total Invoice$33,993$37,513$30,123
Adjustments for Features-1,075-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,918$34,193$30,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 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 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system $600$600
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,015$9,465$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,170$3,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,075-3,3200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested140072%
Total Not Requested55028%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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