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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: $31,572

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $213

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212014
ModelForesterCX-5
TrimPremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,795 $27,820
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 295
All Weather Package 500  
Fog lights 382  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 55  
All-weather floor mats 81 100
Rear bumper protector 98 100
Cargo cover 172 190
Class II trailer hitch 619 425
Remote start 455 525
Universal garage door opener 120  
Roof rails   250
AWD   1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 236
All Weather Package 417  
Fog lights 286  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 35  
All-weather floor mats 52 80
Rear bumper protector 63 80
Cargo cover 111 152
Class II trailer hitch 464 340
Remote start 341 420
Universal garage door opener 78  
Roof rails   200
AWD   1,214
Options (change) 2,727 3,135
Options (change) 2,005 2,722
Destination 1,050 830
Total Price $31,572 $31,785

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,218
Model Year20212014
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$31,572$31,785
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,572$30,435

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20212014
ModelForesterCX-5
TrimPremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
App support$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$4,425$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,298

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20212014
ModelForesterCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length182.1 in178.7 in
Width71.5 in72.4 in
Height67.5 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,449 lb.3,532 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

All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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