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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: $35,600

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,909

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420152015
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,995 $32,480 $35,035
Base Invoice $30,836 $30,739 $33,157
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 295  
Cargo net 87 50  
All-weather floor mats 72 125 125
Rear bumper protector 92 150  
Remote start 436 350 350
Class II trailer hitch 622 425 425
Universal garage door opener 74    
Roof rack crossbars 199    
Cargo tray   125 125
Roof rails   250 250
Satellite radio   525  
AWD   1,590 1,590
Technology Package     2,435
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 236  
Cargo net 56 40  
All-weather floor mats 46 100 100
Rear bumper protector 59 120  
Remote start 328 280 280
Class II trailer hitch 466 340 340
Universal garage door opener 48    
Roof rack crossbars 117    
Cargo tray   100 100
Roof rails   200 200
Satellite radio   420  
AWD   1,503 1,503
Technology Package     2,094
Options (change) 1,780 3,885 5,300
Options (change) 1,248 3,339 4,617
Destination 825 880 880
Total Price $35,600 $37,245 $41,215
Total Invoice $32,909 $34,958 $38,654

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,877
Model Year201420152015
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$35,600$37,245$41,215
Adjustments for Features-9300-3,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,670$37,245$37,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$5$0
Total Invoice$32,909$34,958$38,654
Adjustments for Features-8600-3,728
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,049$34,958$34,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$32$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201420152015
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
HD radio$50  
Navigation system$600 $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $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 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,895$5,965$9,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$930$0$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8600-3,728

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20142015
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.2 in
Length180.9 in200.6 in
Width70.7 in76.2 in
Height66.4 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,552 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.448.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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
Roof rack300No
Cargo net40Yes
Rear bumper protector40Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested188068%
Total Not Requested90032%

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