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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: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,480 $35,035 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,739 $33,157 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   183
Cargo net 50   46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55
Class II trailer hitch 425 425 295
AWD 1,590 1,590  
Technology Package   2,435  
Universal garage door opener     87
Rear spoiler     353
4-speed automatic     800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   119
Cargo net 40   30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 33
Class II trailer hitch 340 340 192
AWD 1,503 1,503  
Technology Package   2,094  
Universal garage door opener     56
Rear spoiler     230
4-speed automatic     728
Options (change) 2,485 4,575 1,819
Options (change) 2,219 4,037 1,388
Destination 880 880 625
Total Price $35,845 $40,490 $30,339
Total Invoice $33,838 $38,074 $28,018

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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: $2,736
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,205
Model Year201520152006
ModelCX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6277, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20215/60-16
Total Price$35,845$40,490$30,339
Adjustments for Features-2,770-6,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,075$33,695$30,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$620$0
Total Invoice$33,838$38,074$28,018
Adjustments for Features-2,615-6,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,223$31,684$28,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$461$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520152006
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
AWD$1700$1700$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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
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$300
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 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Satellite radio $200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
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 
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$8,315$12,340$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$6,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,615-6,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
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 Weight4,552 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 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Navigation system600No
Total Requested124045%
Total Not Requested154055%

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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