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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: $33,478

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,905

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $33,355
Base Invoice $27,992 $30,842
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 275
Navigation system 1,000  
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  
Class II trailer hitch 468 525
Roof rack crossbars 195  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,760
Assistance Package   2,500
Satellite radio   430
AWD   1,300
Roof rack   250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 220
Navigation system 888  
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  
Class II trailer hitch 351 452
Roof rack crossbars 117  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,514
Assistance Package   2,150
Satellite radio   344
AWD   1,199
Roof rack   200
Options (change) 2,808 7,555
Options (change) 2,138 6,491
Destination 775 650
Total Price $33,478 $41,560
Total Invoice $30,905 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,452
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,674
Model Year20122008
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)?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$33,478$41,560
Adjustments for Features0-2,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,478$38,930
Total Invoice$30,905$37,983
Adjustments for Features0-2,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,905$35,579

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122008
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$4,935$7,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,404

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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 Year20122008
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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 sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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