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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: $33,337

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,858

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,557

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,495 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $26,707 $30,739 $33,157
Navigation system 1,800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 295  
Bodyside moldings 238    
iPod integration 223    
Cargo net 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 69 125 125
Cargo tray 75 125 125
Rear bumper protector 78 150 150
Remote start 432 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 468 425 425
Satellite radio 453 525  
Universal garage door opener 82    
Roof rails   250 250
AWD   1,590 1,590
Technology Package     2,435
Navigation system 1,501    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 236  
Bodyside moldings 155    
iPod integration 145    
Cargo net 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 39 100 100
Cargo tray 46 100 100
Rear bumper protector 51 120 120
Remote start 324 280 280
Class II trailer hitch 351 340 340
Satellite radio 340 420  
Universal garage door opener 54    
Roof rails   200 200
AWD   1,503 1,503
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 4,147 3,885 5,500
Options (change) 3,155 3,339 4,777
Destination 695 830 830
Total Price $33,337 $37,195 $41,365
Total Invoice $30,557 $34,908 $38,764

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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: $3,238
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,769
Model Year201020142014
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 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$33,337$37,195$41,365
Adjustments for Features0-620-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,337$36,575$37,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495
Total Invoice$30,557$34,908$38,764
Adjustments for Features0-582-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,557$34,326$34,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$413

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201020142014
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 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
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
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
iPod integration$100  
Navigation system$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
USB port $25$25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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$5,745$6,365$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$4,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-582-4,025

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.2 in
Length179.5 in200.6 in
Width70.1 in76.2 in
Height65.9 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,552 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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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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested195081%
Total Not Requested45019%

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