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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,339

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,706

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,018

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $26,005 $30,739 $33,157
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 295  
Rear spoiler 353    
Cargo net 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 295 425 425
Universal garage door opener 87    
4-speed automatic 800    
Roof rails   250 250
AWD   1,590 1,590
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 236  
Rear spoiler 230    
Cargo net 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 33 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 192 340 340
Universal garage door opener 56    
4-speed automatic 728    
Roof rails   200 200
AWD   1,503 1,503
Options (change) 1,819 2,735 2,440
Options (change) 1,388 2,419 2,183
Destination 625 830 830
Total Price $30,339 $36,045 $38,305
Total Invoice $28,018 $33,988 $36,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,686
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,122
Model Year200620142014
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$30,339$36,045$38,305
Adjustments for Features0-3,020-4,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,339$33,025$33,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$28,018$33,988$36,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,848-4,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,018$31,140$31,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$597

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620142014
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,545$8,565$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,848-4,433

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length176.6 in200.6 in
Width68.3 in76.2 in
Height65.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.048.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%

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