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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: $34,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $4,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320202020
ModelForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,135 $37,155
Navigation system 1,000    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Universal garage door opener 93    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Cargo net 48 60 60
All-weather floor mats 69 125 125
Rear bumper protector 78 125 125
Cargo cover 166 250 250
Class II trailer hitch 468 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 363 475 475
Remote start 432 550 550
Roof rails   400 400
Navigation system 888    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Universal garage door opener 61    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Cargo net 31 48 48
All-weather floor mats 39 100 100
Rear bumper protector 51 100 100
Cargo cover 108 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 351 360 360
Obstacle detection, rear 272 380 380
Remote start 324 440 440
Roof rails   320 320
Options (change) 3,595 2,435 2,435
Options (change) 2,741 1,948 1,948
Destination 795 1,100 1,100
Total Price $34,385 $38,670 $40,690

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,898
Model Year201320202020
ModelForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$34,385$38,670$40,690
Adjustments for Features0-4,140-4,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,385$34,530$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,020

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201320202020
ModelForesterCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
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
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Total Value of Features$5,285$9,425$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-310

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20132020
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 Weight3,440 lb.3,825 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 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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