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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: $33,055

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $98

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,028

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $29,645
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $28,503
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368    
Cargo net 48 48 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 125
Rear bumper protector 78 78 125
Cargo cover 166 166 250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Class II trailer hitch 468 468 450
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 475
Remote start 432 432 550
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
Roof rails     400
Navigation system 888 888  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276    
Cargo net 31 31 48
All-weather floor mats 39 39 100
Rear bumper protector 51 51 100
Cargo cover 108 108 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Class II trailer hitch 351 351 360
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 380
Remote start 324 324 440
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
Roof rails     320
Options (change) 3,963 3,595 2,435
Options (change) 3,017 2,741 1,948
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $33,153 $34,385 $33,055
Total Invoice $30,398 $31,620 $31,426

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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: $2,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,268
Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4187hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$33,153$34,385$33,055
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,153$34,210$30,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$30,398$31,620$31,426
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,296
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,398$31,459$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,061$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
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
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
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
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Total Value of Features$5,110$5,285$7,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,296

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in106.2 in
Length169.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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