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| Invoice* | $24,896 to $36,044 | $23,375 to $32,541 |
| MPG - City | 22 - 25 | 26 |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 31 | N/A |
| Engine(s) | Inline-4 | Horizontal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Mazda CX-5 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Subaru Forester.
The Subaru Forester will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
The Subaru Forester requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-5, making it more convenient to drive.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Mazda CX-5 is somewhat more expensive than the Subaru Forester.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Mazda CX-5 is much higher than that for the Subaru Forester.
Dimensions
The Mazda CX-5 is a little wider than the Subaru Forester, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Subaru Forester.
Drivetrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-5 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Subaru Forester.
Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has the same turning radius as the Subaru Forester, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Mazda CX-5 is clearly the choice over the Subaru Forester for pulling heavy loads.
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Forester.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-5 and the Subaru Forester.
The Mazda CX-5 has less cargo space than the Subaru Forester, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.
Warranty
The Mazda CX-5 comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Subaru Forester.