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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: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,645 $33,735 $27,895
Base Invoice $29,941 $31,917 $26,116
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255 2,255  
Power liftgate 617 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275   183
Roof rails 250 250  
Cargo cover 205 205  
Cargo net 40 40 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55
Rear bumper protector 150 150 72
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 299
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Satellite radio     445
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939 1,939  
Power liftgate 531 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220   119
Roof rails 200 200  
Cargo cover 165 165  
Cargo net 32 32 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 33
Rear bumper protector 120 120 47
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 195
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 4,342 3,850 2,540
Options (change) 3,647 3,240 1,953
Destination 795 795 645
Total Price $36,782 $38,380 $31,080
Total Invoice $34,383 $35,952 $28,714

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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: $3,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,874
Model Year201220122008
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10277, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$36,782$38,380$31,080
Adjustments for Features-1,920-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,862$35,060$31,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$198$0
Total Invoice$34,383$35,952$28,714
Adjustments for Features-1,795-3,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,588$32,842$28,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122008
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$8,790$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,795-3,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in99.4 in
Length200.2 in176.6 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height68.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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