Subaru Forester vs Mazda CX-5 - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Springfield, IL
| Vehicle | 2025 Subaru Forester 4dr SUV AWD (2.5L 4cyl CVT) | 2025 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 | $29,995 | $28,570 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $28,441 | $28,526 | ||
| Invoice | $28,167 | $27,856 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.1 /10 | 8.1 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.5 / 5 stars | 4.2 / 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 | ||
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| Satellite radio | standard | |||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | |||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | Not available | |||
| Upholstery | cloth | cloth | ||
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| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
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| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| 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. | 36.0 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 3,510 lb. | 3,679 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in. | 7.6 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 81.2 in. | 83.3 in. | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.0 in. | 72.6 in. | ||
| Height | 68.1 in. | 66.1 in. | ||
| Length | 183.3 in. | 180.1 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in. | 106.2 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 29.6 cu. ft. | 30.8 cu. ft. | ||
| Front Head Room | 41.2 in. | 39.7 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 43.3 in. | 41.0 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.7 in. | 57.1 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 39.6 in. | 39.0 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 39.4 in. | 39.6 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 56.7 in. | 54.8 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $39,468 | $43,611 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.53 | $0.58 | ||
| Depreciation | $11,174 | $13,651 | ||
| Financing | $6,352 | $6,364 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $2,722 | $2,726 | ||
| Fuel | $9,689 | $11,245 | ||
| Insurance | $3,496 | $3,405 | ||
| Maintenance | $5,257 | $5,423 | ||
| Repairs | $778 | $797 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Gray, cloth | Black, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Crystal White Pearl Horizon Blue Pearl Crimson Red Pearl Magnetite Gray Metallic | Platinum Quartz Metallic Rhodium White Metallic Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica |
