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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: $34,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,724

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,666

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,035 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,157 $28,084
Technology Package 2,435  
Roof rails 250  
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Cargo tray 125  
Remote start 350 432
Class II trailer hitch 425 468
AWD 1,590  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   78
Universal garage door opener   93
Roof rack crossbars   195
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Navigation system   1,600
Technology Package 2,094  
Roof rails 200  
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Cargo tray 100  
Remote start 280 324
Class II trailer hitch 340 351
AWD 1,503  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Cargo net   31
Rear bumper protector   51
Universal garage door opener   61
Roof rack crossbars   117
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 5,300 3,771
Options (change) 4,617 2,857
Destination 880 725
Total Price $41,215 $34,491
Total Invoice $38,654 $31,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,804
Model Year20152011
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20225/55-17
Total Price$41,215$34,491
Adjustments for Features-3,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,820$34,491
Total Invoice$38,654$31,666
Adjustments for Features-3,1840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,470$31,666

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelCX-9Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$8,015$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1840

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
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
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested178064%
Total Not Requested100036%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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