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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: $37,776

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $4,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201920192019
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,795 $35,330 $40,840 $45,365
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395      
Cargo net 90 100 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 200 200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199      
Cargo cover 182 325 325 325
Class II trailer hitch 634 450 450 450
Remote start 445 550 550 550
Universal garage door opener 76      
Door sill trim plates 38      
Premium Package   1,890    
AWD   1,800 1,800  
Aluminum roof rails   450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575 575
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195      
Cargo net 58 80 80 80
All-weather floor mats 46 160 160 160
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129      
Cargo cover 118 260 260 260
Class II trailer hitch 475 360 360 360
Remote start 333 440 440 440
Universal garage door opener 49      
Door sill trim plates 24      
Premium Package   1,625    
AWD   1,702 1,702  
Aluminum roof rails   360    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460 460
Options (change) 3,131 6,340 4,000 2,200
Options (change) 2,427 5,447 3,462 1,760
Destination 850 1,045 1,045 1,045
Total Price $37,776 $42,715 $45,885 $48,610

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,310
Model Year2016201920192019
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$37,776$42,715$45,885$48,610
Adjustments for Features0-3,105-4,455-4,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,776$39,610$41,430$43,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,820$4,345

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2016201920192019
ModelForesterCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
PIN Code Access$10   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector$200   
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked fog lights$50   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,645$9,750$11,100$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,105$4,455$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472-438-269

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20162019
ModelForesterCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in115.3 in
Length180.9 in199.4 in
Width70.7 in77.5 in
Height66.4 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.438.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested195092%
Total Not Requested1758%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Signature

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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