Comparison - Subaru Forester Limited 2018 - vs - Mazda CX-50 2.5 S PREFERRED PLUS 2023

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Subaru Forester Limited 2018

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Make:

Model:

Average Price:

29,395

Updated:

18 Feb 2018

31,940

Updated:

28 Mar 2022

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

2023

Total Seating:

Transmission:

Continuously Variable-speed Automatic

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

15.90gals

15.80gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Crystal Black Silica

#3D393A

Crystal White Pearl

#E7E7E7

Dark Gray Metallic

#333333

Ice Silver Metallic

#686672

Jasmine Green Metallic

#777581

Quartz Blue Pearl

#365890

Venetian Red Pearl

#882A3A

Color:

Wind Chill Pearl

#B8B8B6

Polymetal Gray Metallic

#515A67

Jet Black Mica

#040404

Ingot Blue Metallic

#4B6780

Machine Gray Metallic

#797E7F

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

#7C0212

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

The 2018 Subaru Forester ranked #5 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Subaru Forester has a score of 8.5 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 36 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent cargo capacity
Spacious rear seats
Good mpg ratings, even with standard all-wheel drive
Many available safety features

Cons
Interior design and build quality trail some rivals'
Fewer tech features than rivals

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Subaru Forester continues to offer top safety scores, remarkable space inside, and all-round versatility; it’s still one of the best small SUVs, and a good value for money.

Pros
Fun to drive, good ride
Excellent safety ratings and systems
Good outward visibility
Standard all-wheel drive
Peppy Turbo option, CVT among the best

Cons
Front seats small for some
Priciest trims still not that premium
No manual gearbox for turbo engine
Paddle shifters only on turbo

By:

thecarconnection.com

For 2018, the Subaru Forester offers a new Black Edition trim package that adds black-finished wheels, body trim and grille. The interior also receives black cloth upholstery and black gloss dashboard trim. Limited trim levels also get a new cargo area cover, while Touring trims now include Subaru's EyeSight safety package as standard along with automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking.

PROS
All-wheel drive comes standard and doesn't sink fuel economy
High ground clearance offers better than average off-road ability
Airy interior with plenty of room for adults both front and rear
Optional turbocharged engine makes Forester very quick

CONS
Modest tow rating limits overall utility
Cabin design and materials are just average
Handling isn't as sporty as some rivals
CVT feels less responsive and refined than a traditional automatic

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Zesty turbo engine,
high-class cabin,
pleasing to drive.

Cons
Just-average warranty coverage,
wireless smartphone charging only offered on top trim,
less headroom than in a CX-5.

By:

caranddriver.com

Pros
Quick acceleration from optional turbocharged engine
Sharp handling
Upscale interior design
Decent off-road capability for a small crossover SUV

Cons
Ride quality is bit stiff
Slightly more expensive than rivals
Middling cargo capacity

By:

edmunds.com

Pros
Posh, comfy interior
Zippy engine performance
Athletic handling
Many standard features

Cons
Busy ride quality
Below-average cargo space

By:

usnews.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

26.00mpg

24.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

32.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Flat

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.50L

Torque:

174ft-lbs

at 4 100rpm

186ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

170hp

at 5 800rpm

187hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

34.80Feet

36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Multi-function steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

181.50in

185.80in

Width:

70.70in

75.60in

Height:

68.20in

63.50in

Ground Clearance:

8.70in

8.30in

Wheel Base:

103.90in

110.80in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.00

38.60

Rear Head Room:

37.50

Front Leg Room:

43.00in

41.70in

Rear leg room:

38.00in

39.80in

Front Hip Room:

53.90in

53.60in

Front Shoulder Room:

57.00in

55.90in

Rear Hip Room:

53.00in

52.10in

Rear Shoulder room:

56.50in

53.60in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

68.50cu.ft

56.30cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

1500lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

31.50cu.ft

31.40cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

23.00degrees

18.00degrees

Angle of Departure:

25.00degrees

24.00degrees

Curb Weight:

3455.00lbs

3706.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

More Instruments:

black background with white lettering and silver surround

Ambient temperature & clock display

7" LCD Meter Display

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

Heated mirrors

2 one-touch power windows

Power windows with one-touch down/up feature

Hands-Free Entry

Heated Mirrors

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

8 -way power driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Bucket front seats

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4-Way Manual Passenger Seat Adjustment

Leather

Multi-Level Heating Driver Seat

Multi-Level Heating Passenger Seat

Height adjustable driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

4 -way manual passenger seat adjustment

Leatherette

Bucket front seats

8 -way power driver seat

Multi-level heating driver seat

Multi-level heating passenger seat

Rear Seats Features:

Reclining rear seats

Folding center armrest

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding center armrest

60/40 split fold-down rear seatback with remote fold down

Rear ventilation ducts

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar

Rear Suspension:

Rear stabilizer bar

Torsion Beam

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Front independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather Steering Wheel

Interior Air Filtration

Dual-zone automatic climate control with pollen filter

Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors

Turn signal in mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

6 total speakers

Auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control

USB connection

10.25" full-color display

Bose® 12-speaker surround sound system with Centerpoint® 2 and AudioPilot® 2

Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio capability

Wireless Apple CarPlay™ integration

Android Auto™ integration

SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month trial subscription3

Dual front USB audio inputs

Dual rear USB charging ports

8 total speakers

Speed sensitive volume control

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Front ventilated disc brakes

Ventilated disc

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

rear ventilated disc brakes

Solid Disc

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Security System Shock Sensor

Rear center 3-point belt

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Post-collision safety system

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Rear Height Adjustable Headrests

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

4-Wheel ABS

2 Front Headrests

3 Rear Headrests

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system

Side-impact door beams

anti-theft system

Driver Attention Alert

Hill Launch Assist

Front seat belt pretensioners with force limiters

Pre-collision safety system

Post-collision safety system

4-wheel ABS

LED headlamp

Turn signal mirrors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear center 3-point belt

Options

Packages:

Standard Model - 2.5i Limited

Popular Package #2

EyeSight, Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Navigation System, Audio W/Harmon Kardon Amplifier And Speakers

Convenience Package

Weather Package

Cargo Package

Accent Package

Exterior Options:

Wheel Lock Kit (Alloy Wheels)

Body Side Molding Kit Ice Silver Metallic

Wheel Arch Moldings

Body Side Molding Kit Dark Gray Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal Black Silica

Door Edge Guard Ice Silver Metallic

Door Edge Guard Crystal White Pearl

Door Edge Guard Jasmine Green

Splash Guards

Rear Bumper Cover

Door Edge Guard Quartz Blue Pearl

Door Edge Guard Venetian Red Pearl

Front Bumper Underguard

Cross Bar Set - Aero

Sport Grille

Trailer Hitch And Harness

Body Side Molding Kit Jasmine Green

Door Edge Guard Dark Gray Metallic

Rear Bumper Underguard

Body Side Molding Kit Venetian Red

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal Black Silica

Body Side Molding Kit Quartz Blue Pearl

Body Side Molding Kit Crystal White Pearl

Trailer Hitch w/4-Pin Harness

Black Lug Nuts and Black Wheel Locks

Front and Rear Splash Guards

Machine Gray Metallic

Polymetal Gray Metallic

Silver Cross Bars

Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Wind Chill Pearl

Interior Options:

Compartment Separator

Cargo Net Rear Seat Back

Sunshade

Cargo Net Side

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass

Cargo Net Rear

Tweeter Kit

Rear Seat Back Protector

All-Weather Floor Mats

STI Leather Shift Knob CVT

Footwell Illumination Kit - red

Kicker Audio Upgrade Package

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/Compass and Homelink

Speaker Kit

Side Still Plate-Front

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Interior & Exterior Auto Dimming Mirror W/ Homelink & Approach Lighting & Blind Spot Detection

Retractable Cargo Cover

Carpet Cargo Mat

Premium Carpet Floor Mats

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, cloth

#343436

Gray, cloth

#A9A6A3

Color:

Black, leatherette

#2D2D2D

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Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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