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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: $33,262

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,428

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,511

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,230 $34,785 $28,495
Base Invoice $30,492 $32,911 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   183
Roof rails 250 250  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69
Rear bumper protector 150 150 78
Remote start 350 350 432
Satellite radio 430   453
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 468
AWD 1,590 1,590  
Technology Package   2,435  
Navigation system     1,800
Bodyside moldings     238
iPod integration     223
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   119
Roof rails 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39
Rear bumper protector 120 120 51
Remote start 280 280 324
Satellite radio 344   340
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 351
AWD 1,503 1,503  
Technology Package   2,094  
Navigation system     1,501
Bodyside moldings     155
iPod integration     145
Universal garage door opener     54
Options (change) 3,665 5,375 4,072
Options (change) 3,163 4,677 3,109
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $36,690 $40,955 $33,262
Total Invoice $34,450 $38,383 $30,511

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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: $2,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,451
Model Year201320132010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$36,690$40,955$33,262
Adjustments for Features-520-4,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,170$36,760$33,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$0
Total Invoice$34,450$38,383$30,511
Adjustments for Features-488-3,9320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,962$34,451$30,511
Cost Above Minimum$0$489$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132010
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof $900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
iPod integration  $100
Navigation system $600$600
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
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$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,265$9,940$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$520$4,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-488-3,9320

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132010
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in103.0 in
Length200.6 in179.5 in
Width76.2 in70.1 in
Height68.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,552 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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