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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: $31,556

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $5,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132019
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,230 $34,785 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   245
Cargo net 50 50 68
All-weather floor mats 125 125 81
Rear bumper protector 150 150 98
Remote start 350 350 455
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 619
Roof rails 250 250  
Satellite radio 430 430  
AWD 1,590 1,590  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     55
Universal garage door opener     120
Power liftgate     450
Eyesight Package     1,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   158
Cargo net 40 40 44
All-weather floor mats 100 100 52
Rear bumper protector 120 120 63
Remote start 280 280 341
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 464
Roof rails 200 200  
Satellite radio 344 344  
AWD 1,503 1,503  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     35
Universal garage door opener     78
Power liftgate     413
Eyesight Package     1,412
Options (change) 3,665 3,370 3,886
Options (change) 3,163 2,927 3,060
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $36,690 $38,950 $31,556

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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: $5,519
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,464
Model Year201320132019
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)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/60-17
Total Price$36,690$38,950$31,556
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,690$37,125$31,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201320132019
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
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $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
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
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$6,640$8,465$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,716-49

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132019
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in105.1 in
Length200.6 in182.1 in
Width76.2 in71.5 in
Height68.0 in67.5 in
Curb Weight4,552 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
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
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
Lane sway warning25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested55025%
Total Not Requested167575%

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