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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,195

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,311

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $29,645
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $28,503
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 450
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Roof rails     400
Cargo cover     250
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 48
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 360
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Roof rails     320
Cargo cover     200
Options (change) 878 1,019 1,285
Options (change) 569 660 1,028
Destination 625 625 975
Total Price $28,398 $29,539 $31,905
Total Invoice $26,195 $27,290 $30,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,222
Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4187hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16225/55-19
Total Price$28,398$29,539$31,905
Adjustments for Features-9000-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,498$29,539$25,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,195$27,290$30,506
Adjustments for Features-8300-6,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,365$27,290$24,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,820$11,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-6,363

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in106.2 in
Length176.6 in179.1 in
Width68.3 in72.5 in
Height65.0 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft359.6 ft3

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