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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: $28,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,195

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $35,970 $40,170 $44,015
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $34,041 $38,012 $41,645
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Cargo net 46 46 90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 295 295 450 450 450
Universal garage door opener 87 87      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Aluminum roof rails     450    
Cargo cover     325 325 325
Fog lights     450    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Cargo net 30 30 72 72 72
All-weather floor mats 33 33 160 160 160
Class II trailer hitch 192 192 360 360 360
Universal garage door opener 56 56      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Aluminum roof rails     360    
Cargo cover     260 260 260
Fog lights     360    
Options (change) 878 1,019 1,965 1,065 1,065
Options (change) 569 660 1,572 852 852
Destination 625 625 900 900 900
Total Price $28,398 $29,539 $38,835 $42,135 $45,980
Total Invoice $26,195 $27,290 $36,513 $39,764 $43,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,707
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,972
Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,398$29,539$38,835$42,135$45,980
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,655-8,930-10,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,498$29,539$35,180$33,205$35,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$1,975$0$1,945
Total Invoice$26,195$27,290$36,513$39,764$43,397
Adjustments for Features-8300-3,436-8,427-10,222
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,365$27,290$33,077$31,337$33,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$1,740$0$1,838

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062006201620162016
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
FWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row   $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Following distance indicator   $25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Roof rack$300$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Total Value of Features$5,720$4,820$8,475$13,750$15,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,655$8,930$10,830
Value of Feature Adjustments-8300-3,436-8,427-10,222

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062016
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in115.3 in
Length176.6 in199.4 in
Width68.3 in77.5 in
Height65.0 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,055 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.038.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Signature

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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