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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: $31,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $853

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $2,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $29,645
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $28,503
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 125
Rear bumper protector 78 78 125
Cargo cover 166 166 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 450
Remote start 432 432 550
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Roof rails     400
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30 48
All-weather floor mats 39 39 100
Rear bumper protector 51 51 100
Cargo cover 108 108 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 360
Remote start 324 324 440
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Roof rails     320
Options (change) 5,037 4,670 1,960
Options (change) 3,816 3,541 1,568
Destination 695 695 975
Total Price $31,727 $33,860 $32,580
Total Invoice $28,866 $30,943 $31,046

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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: $2,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4187hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$31,727$33,860$32,580
Adjustments for Features0-235-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,727$33,625$29,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$28,866$30,943$31,046
Adjustments for Features0-215-3,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,866$30,728$27,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,862$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201020102018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
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  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$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
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$4,760$4,995$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-215-3,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.2 in
Length179.5 in179.1 in
Width70.1 in72.5 in
Height65.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft359.6 ft3

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