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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: $30,784

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,851

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,462

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,753

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $35,970 $40,170 $44,015
Base Invoice $26,116 $34,041 $38,012 $41,645
Rear spoiler 353      
Cargo net 46 90 90 90
All-weather floor mats 55 200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Class II trailer hitch 295 450 450 450
Universal garage door opener 87      
Satellite radio 445      
4-speed automatic 800      
Cargo cover   325 325 325
Fog lights   450    
AWD   1,800 1,800  
Aluminum roof rails   450    
Rear spoiler 230      
Cargo net 30 72 72 72
All-weather floor mats 33 160 160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Class II trailer hitch 192 360 360 360
Universal garage door opener 56      
Satellite radio 334      
4-speed automatic 727      
Cargo cover   260 260 260
Fog lights   360    
AWD   1,702 1,702  
Aluminum roof rails   360    
Options (change) 2,264 3,765 2,865 1,065
Options (change) 1,721 3,274 2,554 852
Destination 625 900 900 900
Total Price $30,784 $40,635 $43,935 $45,980
Total Invoice $28,462 $38,215 $41,466 $43,397

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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: $3,621
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,010
Model Year2007201620162016
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$30,784$40,635$43,935$45,980
Adjustments for Features0-4,255-9,530-9,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,784$36,380$34,405$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,975$0$1,845
Total Invoice$28,462$38,215$41,466$43,397
Adjustments for Features0-4,002-8,994-9,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,462$34,213$32,472$34,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,741$0$1,742

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2007201620162016
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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   
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   
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  
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$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   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $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  
Compass$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   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$5,720$9,975$15,250$15,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255$9,530$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,002-8,994-9,183

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20072016
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 Weight3,350 lb.4,301 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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