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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: $28,652

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $8,207

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,472

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,972

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,645 $33,735
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $29,941 $31,917
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Rear bumper protector 72 72 150 150
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 425 425
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 275  
Universal garage door opener   87    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     2,255 2,255
Power liftgate     617 400
Cargo mat     77 77
Cargo cover     205 205
Roof rails     250 250
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100 100
Rear bumper protector 47 47 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 340 340
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 220  
Universal garage door opener   56    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,939 1,939
Power liftgate     531 344
Cargo mat     61 61
Cargo cover     165 165
Roof rails     200 200
Options (change) 1,312 1,540 4,419 3,927
Options (change) 897 1,044 3,708 3,301
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $28,652 $30,080 $36,859 $38,457
Total Invoice $26,472 $27,805 $34,444 $36,013

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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: $5,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,517
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7277, 10277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$28,652$30,080$36,859$38,457
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,260-4,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,012$30,080$33,599$33,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$198
Total Invoice$26,472$27,805$34,444$36,013
Adjustments for Features-5910-3,046-4,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,881$27,805$31,398$31,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,924$0$251

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300$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$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,460$4,820$8,080$9,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,260$4,660
Value of Feature Adjustments-5910-3,046-4,364

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in113.2 in
Length176.6 in200.2 in
Width68.3 in76.2 in
Height65.0 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.4,331 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%
Power liftgate
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested82538%

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