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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: $32,340

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,947

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $27,820
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $27,019
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 100
Cargo cover 182 182 182 190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Class II trailer hitch 634 634 634 425
Remote start 445 445 445 525
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Technology Package       1,625
Roof rails       250
Obstacle detection, rear       475
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 80
Cargo cover 118 118 118 152
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Class II trailer hitch 475 475 475 340
Remote start 333 333 333 420
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Technology Package       1,446
Roof rails       200
Obstacle detection, rear       380
Options (change) 4,648 1,703 1,703 3,690
Options (change) 3,709 1,211 1,211 3,098
Destination 875 875 875 830
Total Price $34,718 $33,873 $36,873 $32,340
Total Invoice $31,905 $31,329 $34,114 $30,947

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,237
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,283
Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18225/55-19
Total Price$34,718$33,873$36,873$32,340
Adjustments for Features-4,615-2,700-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,103$31,173$33,973$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$3,870$0
Total Invoice$31,905$31,329$34,114$30,947
Adjustments for Features-4,241-2,497-2,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,664$28,832$31,431$30,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,168$3,767$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2017201720172014
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Cruise control $150$150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  $200
Backup collision intervention$150   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200   
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200   
Lane departure warning$200   
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$7,450$7,650$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$2,700$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,241-2,497-2,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172014
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested130030%
Total Not Requested307570%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested205095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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