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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: $9,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,970 $40,170 $44,015 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,041 $38,012 $41,645 $26,116
Cargo cover 325 325 325  
Cargo net 90 90 90 46
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 55
Class II trailer hitch 450 450 450 295
Fog lights 450      
AWD 1,800 1,800    
Aluminum roof rails 450      
Universal garage door opener       87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Rear spoiler       353
Satellite radio       445
4-speed automatic       800
Cargo cover 260 260 260  
Cargo net 72 72 72 30
All-weather floor mats 160 160 160 33
Class II trailer hitch 360 360 360 192
Fog lights 360      
AWD 1,702 1,702    
Aluminum roof rails 360      
Universal garage door opener       56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Rear spoiler       230
Satellite radio       334
4-speed automatic       727
Options (change) 3,765 2,865 1,065 2,264
Options (change) 3,274 2,554 852 1,721
Destination 900 900 900 625
Total Price $40,635 $43,935 $45,980 $30,784
Total Invoice $38,215 $41,466 $43,397 $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: $3,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,010
Model Year2016201620162007
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20215/55-17
Total Price$40,635$43,935$45,980$30,784
Adjustments for Features-4,255-9,530-9,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$34,405$36,250$30,784
Cost Above Minimum$1,975$0$1,845$0
Total Invoice$38,215$41,466$43,397$28,462
Adjustments for Features-4,002-8,994-9,1830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,213$32,472$34,214$28,462
Cost Above Minimum$1,741$0$1,742$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201620162007
ModelCX-9CX-9CX-9Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row $125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$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$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Sunroof $900$900 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights $125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25  $25
Compass   $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300 
Total Value of Features$9,975$15,250$15,450$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,255$9,530$9,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,002-8,994-9,1830

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162007
ModelCX-9Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase115.3 in99.4 in
Length199.4 in176.6 in
Width77.5 in68.3 in
Height69.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,301 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.2 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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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