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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: $33,283

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,788

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,735 $29,895
Base Invoice $31,917 $27,992
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255  
Power liftgate 400  
Navigation system 1,665 1,000
Roof rails 250  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Rear bumper protector 150 78
Remote start 350 432
Class II trailer hitch 425 468
AWD 1,390  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Universal garage door opener   93
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939  
Power liftgate 344  
Navigation system 1,432 888
Roof rails 200  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Rear bumper protector 120 51
Remote start 280 324
Class II trailer hitch 340 351
AWD 1,313  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 7,050 2,613
Options (change) 6,100 2,021
Destination 795 775
Total Price $41,580 $33,283
Total Invoice $38,812 $30,788

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,267
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,196
Model Year20122012
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$41,580$33,283
Adjustments for Features-3,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,550$33,283
Total Invoice$38,812$30,788
Adjustments for Features-2,8280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,984$30,788

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$7,765$4,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8280

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.0 in
Length200.2 in179.5 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,546 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 Headroom39.0 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
48.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft368.3 ft3

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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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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