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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: $32,146

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $3,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelForesterCX-5
TrimPremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,395 $28,570
Eyesight Package 1,695  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
Cargo net 68 50
Cargo tray 80 75
All-weather floor mats 81 100
Rear bumper protector 98 100
Door sill trim plates 53 125
Cargo cover 172 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245  
Class II trailer hitch 619 425
Remote start 455 550
Universal garage door opener 120  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,500
Technology Package   1,155
Roof rails   275
AWD   1,300
Eyesight Package 1,412  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
Cargo net 44 40
Cargo tray 52 60
All-weather floor mats 52 80
Rear bumper protector 63 80
Door sill trim plates 34 100
Cargo cover 111 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158  
Class II trailer hitch 464 340
Remote start 341 440
Universal garage door opener 78  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,335
Technology Package   1,028
Roof rails   220
AWD   1,260
Options (change) 3,741 5,855
Options (change) 2,844 5,143
Destination 1,010 900
Total Price $32,146 $35,325

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,101
Model Year20202016
ModelForesterCX-5
TrimPremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-19
Total Price$32,146$35,325
Adjustments for Features0-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,146$32,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterCX-5
TrimPremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$4,725$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,847

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20202016
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in179.3 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

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