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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: $28,580

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202120212021
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $35,950 $42,140 $46,805
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Cargo net 46 46 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 55 55 200 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 299 299 450 450 450
Satellite radio 445 445      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Cargo cover     325 325 325
Fog lights     450    
Aluminum roof rails     450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     575 575 575
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Cargo net 30 30 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 33 33 160 160 160
Class II trailer hitch 195 195 360 360 360
Satellite radio 334 334      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Cargo cover     260 260 260
Fog lights     360    
Aluminum roof rails     360    
Illuminated door sill trim plates     460 460 460
Options (change) 1,240 1,468 2,550 1,650 1,650
Options (change) 850 997 2,040 1,320 1,320
Destination 645 645 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $28,580 $30,008 $39,675 $44,965 $49,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,916
Model Year20082008202120212021
ModelForesterForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$28,580$30,008$39,675$44,965$49,630
Adjustments for Features-6400-5,705-9,605-11,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,940$30,008$33,970$35,360$38,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,390$4,155

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082008202120212021
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$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
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$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$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$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo mat$40    
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$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$25 $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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$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
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Road sign information   $75$75
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 
Door sill trim plates $100   
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim    $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Total Value of Features$6,035$5,395$11,100$15,000$16,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$5,705$9,605$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments-5920-462-533-578

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20082021
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.4,226 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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