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2023 Mazda CX-5
MSRP $31,250 - $44,250
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2023 Subaru Forester
MSRP $30,995 - $41,595
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo 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
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6000 rpm 227 hp @ 5000 rpm
182 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
186 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 310 ft-lb @ 2000 rpm
176 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed SKYACTIV Automatic -inc: manual shift mode and mi-drive (sport/off-road modes) 6-Speed SKYACTIV Automatic -inc: manual shift mode, paddle shifters and mi-drive (sport/off-road modes)
Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, X-mode, hill descent control, lock-up torque converter and shift lock Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, dual-function X-mode, hill descent control, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, normal and 7-speed manual mode and paddle shift controls Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, X-mode, hill descent control, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, normal and 7-speed manual mode and paddle shift controls Lineartronic CVT -inc: electronically controlled multi-plate transfer clutch, dual-function X-mode, hill descent control, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, CVT oil cooler, normal and 8-speed manual mode and paddle shift controls
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.8 - 10.8 L/100 km
9.0 - 9.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.9 - 8.7 L/100 km
7.2 - 8.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.0 - 9.8 km
8.2 - 9.0 km
Fuel Capacity
58.0 L
63.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Standard
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Optional
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 - 1,008 mm
1,021 - 1,046 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,100 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,450 mm
1,476 mm
Rear Head Room
991 mm
955 - 1,006 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,006 mm
1,001 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,453 mm
Third Row Head Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Third Row Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to First Row
1679 L
1957 - 2101 L
Cargo Volume to Second Row
872 L
824 - 883 L
Cargo Volume to Third Row
872 L
824 - 883 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,697 mm
2,664 - 2,670 mm
Length, Overall
4,575 mm
4,641 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,844 mm
1,816 - 1,834 mm
Height, Overall
1,679 - 1,684 mm
1,730 - 1,750 mm
Min Ground Clearance
193 - 201 mm
221 - 229 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,666 - 1,754 kg
1,576 - 1,664 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/55HR19 P225/65HR17
P225/60HR17 P225/55HR18 P225/60TR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/55HR19 P225/65HR17
P225/60HR17 P225/55HR18 P225/60TR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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