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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: $33,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,474

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $26,707 $29,236 $30,842
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 275 275
Navigation system 1,800    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Rear bumper protector 78    
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 468 525 525
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,760 1,760
AWD   1,300 1,300
Roof rack   250 250
Assistance Package     2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 220 220
Navigation system 1,501    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Rear bumper protector 51    
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 351 452 452
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,514 1,514
AWD   1,199 1,199
Roof rack   200 200
Assistance Package     2,150
Options (change) 4,015 5,260 7,555
Options (change) 3,072 4,506 6,491
Destination 695 650 650
Total Price $33,205 $37,525 $41,560
Total Invoice $30,474 $34,392 $37,983

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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: $3,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,869
Model Year201020082008
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$33,205$37,525$41,560
Adjustments for Features0-1,145-3,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$36,380$37,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610
Total Invoice$30,474$34,392$37,983
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-3,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,474$33,343$34,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,377

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201020082008
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$1700$1700
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 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
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
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,995$7,140$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145$3,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-3,263

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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 Year20102008
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.4,528 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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