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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: $35,745

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,163

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,805 $33,795
Base Invoice $31,276 $31,569
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,960  
Rearview camera 665  
All-weather floor mats 125 72
Cargo net 40 90
Remote start 350 445
AWD 1,400  
Roof rack 250  
Rear bumper protector   95
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Roof rack crossbars   199
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,686  
Rearview camera 530  
All-weather floor mats 100 46
Cargo net 32 58
Remote start 280 333
AWD 1,291  
Roof rack 200  
Rear bumper protector   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Roof rack crossbars   117
Options (change) 4,790 1,100
Options (change) 4,119 744
Destination 670 850
Total Price $39,265 $35,745
Total Invoice $36,065 $33,163

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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: $2,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,080
Model Year20092016
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-18
Total Price$39,265$35,745
Adjustments for Features-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,370$35,745
Total Invoice$36,065$33,163
Adjustments for Features-8220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,243$33,163

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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 
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 
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$6,790$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8220

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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 Year20092016
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 in0.0 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 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 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
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%

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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