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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: $33,039

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,366

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $33,735
Base Invoice $26,707 $31,917
Navigation system 1,800 1,665
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo net 46 40
All-weather floor mats 69 125
Rear bumper protector 78 150
Remote start 432 350
Class II trailer hitch 468 425
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255
Power liftgate   400
Roof rails   250
AWD   1,390
Navigation system 1,501 1,432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo net 30 32
All-weather floor mats 39 100
Rear bumper protector 51 120
Remote start 324 280
Class II trailer hitch 351 340
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939
Power liftgate   344
Roof rails   200
AWD   1,313
Options (change) 3,849 7,050
Options (change) 2,964 6,100
Destination 695 795
Total Price $33,039 $41,580
Total Invoice $30,366 $38,812

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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: $4,546
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,717
Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$33,039$41,580
Adjustments for Features0-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,039$37,585
Total Invoice$30,366$38,812
Adjustments for Features0-3,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,366$35,083

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102012
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,520$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,729

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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 Year20102012
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.2 in
Length179.5 in200.2 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height65.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,546 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 in39.0 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		33.548.3 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 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested77536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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