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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: $28,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,993

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,518

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,073 $28,558
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 60 60
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Rear bumper protector 72 72 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 450 450
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Universal garage door opener   87    
Cargo cover     250 250
Roof rails     400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400 400
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 48 48
Cargo tray 46 46 60 60
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100 100
Rear bumper protector 47 47 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 360 360
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Universal garage door opener   56    
Cargo cover     200 200
Roof rails     320 320
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320 320
Options (change) 1,387 1,615 1,885 1,885
Options (change) 943 1,090 1,508 1,508
Destination 645 645 940 940
Total Price $28,727 $30,155 $31,720 $32,220
Total Invoice $26,518 $27,851 $30,521 $31,006

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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: $1,947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $772
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$28,727$30,155$31,720$32,220
Adjustments for Features-6400-4,055-6,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,087$30,155$27,665$26,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$1,525$0
Total Invoice$26,518$27,851$30,521$31,006
Adjustments for Features-5910-3,902-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,927$27,851$26,619$25,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$1,464$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,835$5,195$9,250$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$4,055$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-3,902-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082017
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.3,528 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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