2026 SUV Comparison
Mazda CX-5 vs Subaru Forester
Mazda CX-5
MSRP from $36,300 – $42,200
Subaru Forester
MSRP from $34,195 – $48,695
MSRP by Trim
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| GX | $36,300 | $34,195 |
| GS | $39,200 | $39,195 |
| GT | $42,200 | $41,695 |
| Limited | — | $43,695 |
| Premier | — | $45,695 |
| Hybrid Premier | — | $48,695 |
Fuel Economy (Combined L/100km)
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| GX | 9.0 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| GS | 9.0 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| GT | 9.0 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Limited | — L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Premier | — L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Hybrid Premier | — L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Specifications
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 187 | 180 |
| Touchscreen (") | 12.9 | 7 |
| Cluster (") | 10.25 | 4.2 |
| Speakers | 8 | 4 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 186 | Not published |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Seat Material | Cloth | Cloth |
| Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control | Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Cargo (L) | 954 | 838 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 33.7 | 29.6 |
| Towing (lbs) | 1,499 | 1,499 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3,851 | 3,510 |
| Powertrain | Gas | Gas |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Features
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Subaru Forester |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Camera | Not included | Included |
| Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go | Included | Included |
| Ambient Lighting | Included | Not included |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | Included | Included |
| Automatic Headlights | Included | Not included |
| Backup Camera | Included | Included |
| Blind-Spot Detection | Included | Included |
| Driver Seat Memory | Included | Included |
| Engine Immobilizer | Included | Included |
| Forward Automatic Braking | Included | Included |
| Front Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Garage Door Opener | Included | Included |
| Heads-up Display | Included | Not included |
| Heated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Rear Seats | Included | Included |
| Heated Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Highway/Traffic Jam Assist | Not included | Included |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Included | Included |
| Lane Assist | Included | Included |
| Leather-Wrapped Heated Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Manual Driver Seat | Included | Not included |
| Manual Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Driver Seat | Included | Included |
| Power Folding Side Mirrors | Included | Included |
| Power Liftgate | Included | Included |
| Power Lumbar Support | Included | Included |
| Premium Audio System | Included | Included |
| Push-Button Start | Included | Included |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Included | Included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Included | Included |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking | Not included | Included |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Included | Not included |
| Remote Start | Included | Included |
| Road Sign Assist | Included | Included |
| Roof Rails | Included | Included |
| Safe Exit Assist/Rear Seat Alert | Not included | Included |
| Suede/Microfiber Seat Inserts | Not included | Included |
| Sunroof | Included | Included |
| Terrain Drive Modes | Not included | Included |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | Included | Not included |
| Urethane Steering Wheel | Included | Included |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Included | Included |
| Wireless Charger | Included | Included |
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