Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2017 Mazda CX-9 Mazda CX-9 2014
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,781

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,054

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,036

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $35,035
Base Invoice $32,028 $33,157
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 125
Rear bumper protector 95 150
Remote start 445 350
Class II trailer hitch 634 425
Universal garage door opener 76  
Cargo tray   125
Roof rails   250
Satellite radio   525
AWD   1,590
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 40
All-weather floor mats 46 100
Rear bumper protector 61 120
Remote start 333 280
Class II trailer hitch 475 340
Universal garage door opener 49  
Cargo tray   100
Roof rails   200
Satellite radio   420
AWD   1,503
Options (change) 1,611 3,590
Options (change) 1,151 3,103
Destination 875 830
Total Price $36,781 $39,455
Total Invoice $34,054 $37,090

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Mazda CX-9 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,795
Model Year20172014
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4273hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18245/50-20
Total Price$36,781$39,455
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,961$39,455
Total Invoice$34,054$37,090
Adjustments for Features-7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,295$37,090

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172014
ModelForesterCX-9
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
HD radio$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $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$6,735$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20172014
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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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

Return to top

See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-9 specs.

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%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.