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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132007
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,230 $34,785 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,492 $32,911 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   183
Roof rails 250 250  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 295
Satellite radio 430 430 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   119
Roof rails 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 33
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 192
Satellite radio 344 344 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     727
Options (change) 1,575 1,280 2,264
Options (change) 1,260 1,024 1,721
Destination 795 795 625
Total Price $34,600 $36,860 $30,784
Total Invoice $32,547 $34,730 $28,462

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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: $2,696
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,031
Model Year201320132007
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 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$34,600$36,860$30,784
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,480$34,065$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$32,547$34,730$28,462
Adjustments for Features-1,054-2,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,493$32,097$28,462
Cost Above Minimum$0$604$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132007
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 
Proximity key $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$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
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, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
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 
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$6,665$8,340$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$2,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,054-2,6330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132007
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in99.4 in
Length200.6 in176.6 in
Width76.2 in68.3 in
Height68.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,317 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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