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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: $32,827

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,763

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,274

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $31,135 $32,675
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,794 $30,215
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 250 250
Bodyside moldings 238    
Cargo net 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 69 125 125
Cargo cover 166 205  
Remote start 432 350 350
Satellite radio 453 430 430
Universal garage door opener 82    
Class II trailer hitch 468 450 450
Navigation system 1,800    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,760 1,760
Roof rack   250 250
Assistance Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 200 200
Bodyside moldings 155    
Cargo net 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 39 100 100
Cargo cover 108 165  
Remote start 324 280 280
Satellite radio 340 344 344
Universal garage door opener 54    
Class II trailer hitch 351 387 387
Navigation system 1,650    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,514 1,514
Roof rack   200 200
Assistance Package     2,150
Options (change) 3,937 3,860 6,155
Options (change) 3,170 3,222 5,207
Destination 695 595 595
Total Price $32,827 $35,590 $39,425
Total Invoice $30,274 $32,611 $36,017

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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: $2,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,549
Model Year200920072007
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$32,827$35,590$39,425
Adjustments for Features-2300-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,597$35,590$37,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560
Total Invoice$30,274$32,611$36,017
Adjustments for Features-2120-2,078
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,062$32,611$33,939
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200920072007
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$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  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
Navigation system$600 $600
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,770$5,540$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$230$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2120-2,078

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.2 in
Length179.5 in199.6 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height65.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,312 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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		33.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.547.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft3100.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 specs.

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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand 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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested120069%
Total Not Requested55031%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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