Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5
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Ashburn, VA
| Vehicle | 2026 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | 2026 Mazda CX-5 2.5 S 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl 6A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $31,445 | $31,485 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $28,730 | $30,223 | ||
| Invoice | $29,617 | $30,735 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.8 /10 | 6.5 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.4 / 5 stars | 3.5 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | standard | |||
| Satellite radio | standard | |||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | standard | |||
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | ||
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| Cooled/Ventilated seats | ||||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
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| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | United States | Japan | ||
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 180 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 187 hp @ 6,000 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 178 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.5 l | 2.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | flat 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | continuously variable-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | ||
| Tire size | 225/60R17 | 225/65R17 | ||
| Wheel size | 17 X 7.0-in | 17 X 7.0-in | ||
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 26 / 33 / 29 MPG | 23 / 29 / 25 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 15.3 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 432 / 548 miles | 352 / 444 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 35.4 ft. | 36.8 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb. | 3,856 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 8.0 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 81.2 in. | 81.8 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.0 in. | 73.2 in. | ||
| Height | 68.1 in. | 66.7 in. | ||
| Length | 183.3 in. | 184.6 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in. | 110.8 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 29.6 cu. ft. | 33.7 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | 74.4 cu. ft. | 66.5 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 39.7 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in. | 41.7 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in. | 57.6 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.6 in. | 40.2 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 39.4 in. | 39.9 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.7 in. | 55.6 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $36,079 | $39,826 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.48 | $0.53 | ||
| Depreciation | $9,275 | $10,656 | ||
| Financing | $5,894 | $6,141 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $1,436 | $1,487 | ||
| Fuel | $8,948 | $10,384 | ||
| Insurance | $3,754 | $3,748 | ||
| Maintenance | $5,862 | $6,478 | ||
| Repairs | $910 | $932 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Gray, cloth | Black, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Crimson Red Pearl Crystal White Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic Daybreak Blue Pearl | Jet Black Mica Rhodium White Metallic Machine Gray Metallic Navy Blue Mica |
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