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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: $33,766

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,172

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $35,035
Base Invoice $28,084 $33,157
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo net 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 125
Rear bumper protector 78 150
Remote start 432 350
Class II trailer hitch 468 425
Universal garage door opener 93  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Technology Package   2,435
Cargo tray   125
Roof rails   250
AWD   1,590
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo net 31 40
All-weather floor mats 39 100
Rear bumper protector 51 120
Remote start 324 280
Class II trailer hitch 351 340
Universal garage door opener 61  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Technology Package   2,094
Cargo tray   100
Roof rails   200
AWD   1,503
Options (change) 2,976 5,500
Options (change) 2,293 4,777
Destination 795 830
Total Price $33,766 $41,365
Total Invoice $31,172 $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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,574
Model Year20132014
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$33,766$41,365
Adjustments for Features0-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,766$38,145
Total Invoice$31,172$38,764
Adjustments for Features0-3,018
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,172$35,746

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20132014
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
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 
HD radio$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
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$4,695$7,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,018

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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 Year20132014
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in113.2 in
Length169.5 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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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

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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested180075%
Total Not Requested60025%

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