Comparing the 2023 Mazda CX-5 vs 2023 Subaru Forester

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2023 Mazda CX-5

MSRP starting at:

$33,345

48 months lease
$220 @ 5.25 %*
+Taxes & Licenses/2wks $0 cash down
GX AWD
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2023 Subaru Forester

MSRP starting at:

$33,070

CVT

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $33,345 $33,070
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.8 L/100 km 9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.9 L/100 km 7.2 L/100 km
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 187 @ 6000 182 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 186 @ 4000 176 @ 4400
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Small SUV 4WD Small SUV 4WD
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.8 L/100 km 9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.9 L/100 km 7.2 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 9.8 L/100 km 9 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 7.9 L/100 km 7.2 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement 2.5 L/152 2.5 L/152
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 187 @ 6000 182 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 186 @ 4000 176 @ 4400
Trans Order Code
Trans Type 6 7
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD CVT w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.55 3.60 - 0.75
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.02
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.45
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.60
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.89 3.69
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.62 3.70
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 100
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 103.6 111.6
Front Head Room (in) 39.7 41.2
Front Leg Room (in) 41 43.3
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.1 58.1
Front Hip Room (in) 55.2 54.5
Second Head Room (in) 39 39.6
Second Leg Room (in) 39.6 39.4
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard Standard
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed A/T Standard N/A
Aluminum Wheels Standard N/A
A/T Standard Standard
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Standard N/A
Tire Pressure Monitor Standard N/A
Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential Standard N/A
CVT Transmission N/A Standard
Wheel Covers N/A Standard
Steel Wheels N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front All-Season Standard Standard
Tires - Rear All-Season Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Interior
A/C Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Privacy Glass Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard N/A
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Telematics Standard N/A
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Keyless Start Standard N/A
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
HD Radio Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Climate Control N/A Standard
Security System N/A Standard
CD Player N/A Standard
Satellite Radio N/A Standard
Cruise Control Steering Assist N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors Standard N/A
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Blind Spot Monitor Standard N/A
Lane Departure Warning Standard Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert Standard N/A
Lane Keeping Assist Standard Standard
Front Collision Mitigation Standard Standard
Automatic Highbeams Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling N/A Standard
Knee Air Bag N/A Standard
Driver Monitoring N/A Standard
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