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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: $32,463

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112020
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,055 $33,145 $27,395
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255 2,255  
Power liftgate 617 400 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275   245
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 425 425 619
Roof rails 250 250  
AWD 1,390 1,390  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Rear bumper protector     98
Universal garage door opener     120
Eyesight Package     1,695
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939 1,939  
Power liftgate 531 344 413
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220   158
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 340 340 464
Roof rails 200 200  
AWD 1,286 1,286  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Rear bumper protector     63
Universal garage door opener     78
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 5,932 5,440 4,058
Options (change) 5,093 4,686 3,171
Destination 795 795 1,010
Total Price $37,782 $39,380 $32,463

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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: $4,254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,492
Model Year201120112020
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6182hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10277, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$37,782$39,380$32,463
Adjustments for Features-1,065-2,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,717$36,915$32,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201120112020
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
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
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
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$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$8,115$9,515$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,065$2,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-977-2,2640

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112020
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.1 in
Length200.2 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,546 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 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 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
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested55025%
Total Not Requested167575%

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