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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: $33,660

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,043

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,470

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $33,805
Base Invoice $28,084 $31,276
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo net 48 40
All-weather floor mats 69 125
Remote start 432 350
Universal garage door opener 93  
Navigation system 1,600  
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,960
Assistance Package   2,300
AWD   1,400
Roof rack   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo net 31 32
All-weather floor mats 39 100
Remote start 324 280
Universal garage door opener 61  
Navigation system 1,335  
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,686
Assistance Package   1,978
AWD   1,291
Roof rack   200
Options (change) 2,940 6,425
Options (change) 2,234 5,567
Destination 725 670
Total Price $33,660 $40,900
Total Invoice $31,043 $37,513

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year20112009
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$33,660$40,900
Adjustments for Features0-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,660$38,045
Total Invoice$31,043$37,513
Adjustments for Features0-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,043$34,894

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112009
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand 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 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
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 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$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
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$4,685$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,619

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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 Year20112009
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 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested82565%
Total Not Requested45035%

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