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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: $31,080

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $34,870 $36,890
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Satellite radio 445    
Universal garage door opener 87    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46 60 60
All-weather floor mats 55 125 125
Rear bumper protector 72 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 299 450 450
Cargo cover   250 250
Roof rails   400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400 400
4-speed automatic 909    
Satellite radio 334    
Universal garage door opener 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30 48 48
All-weather floor mats 33 100 100
Rear bumper protector 47 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 195 360 360
Cargo cover   200 200
Roof rails   320 320
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320 320
Options (change) 2,540 1,810 1,810
Options (change) 1,953 1,448 1,448
Destination 645 1,045 1,045
Total Price $31,080 $37,725 $39,745

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,679
Model Year200820192019
ModelForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$31,080$37,725$39,745
Adjustments for Features0-6,930-6,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,080$30,795$32,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200820192019
ModelForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$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$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$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$900
Sunroof, large$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  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$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$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$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  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,845$12,775$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,930$6,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-458-435

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082019
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 Weight3,350 lb.3,825 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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