Mazda CX-5 2.5l AWD vs Subaru Forester XT

**Starex_Gold** · July 16th, 2013 02:37 PM

Forester XT for me.

CX5 is fun to drive pero masyadong maliit.

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**fitdrive** · July 16th, 2013 03:35 PM

I have driven the new Forester and it feels rock solid inside out. It's a well-built car in my opinion. I'd choose this over the CX5

**speed_kills** · July 16th, 2013 06:23 PM

It's a tough choice as both are well-packaged CUV's. The Subaru looks a bit bigger but the Mazda has all the toys a driver will ever need. So I guess its a matter of personal preference.

Both are made in Japan so reliability shouldn't be an issue.

But if I'm to choose, I might just go for the CX-5 2.5L and save myself some money especially since Mazda is offering free 2-year service.

**c_cube** · July 16th, 2013 06:34 PM

saw both unit in flesh

forester got my attention

but the differnce in price is almost 250k after the discounts..

also found out that the battery for cx5 awd is 17k each

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**Starex_Gold** · July 16th, 2013 09:06 PM

Originally Posted by c_cube

salso found out that the battery for cx5 awd is 17k each

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Anong meron sa battery ng CX-5, bro?

**Kevz321** · July 16th, 2013 10:17 PM

I have test driven them both, definitely the XT is quick even with the slightest push on the pedal. The CX5, I've test driven is the 2.0 variant but the acceleration and speed is more than enough for what I need plus the fun to drive. I would go with the XT if they were in the same price range. The CX5 offers more features and with 183K price difference between the two, you're getting more for your money with the CX5 2.5. If your paying in cash with the CX5 the SA at Greenhills is willing to give 30K+ discount whereas for the Subaru Forester the most they will give is 10K depending on the dealer(if you show them the money hehe) but not more than that. So with the 30K discount you would save you just need 10K more for the insurance. As far as the 17K(?) battery of the CX5, well your free 1st & 2nd PMS saved pays for it na. Oh yeah, almost forgot....you'll love the 9 speaker Bose Audio system.

**renzo_d10** · July 16th, 2013 11:33 PM

Go with the XT.

You'll never regret it. Well, maybe until you smash a headlight or whenever you gas up. I get an average of 4-5km/L, city driving.

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**Kevz321** · July 16th, 2013 11:43 PM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Go with the XT.

You'll never regret it. Well, maybe until you smash a headlight or whenever you gas up. I get an average of 4-5km/L, city driving.

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Yup, go with the XT if you have the money to spend. If you are after reliability, Subaru has Toyota reliability but then again Mazda CX5 2.0/2.5 was chosen 2012 -2013 Car of the Year in the Japan.

**Egan101** · July 17th, 2013 07:51 AM

You'll only get low FC on the Forester XT if you keep that turbo spooling most of the time! hehehehe

Based on some inputs here, the Forester XT could do around 7km/L on city driving conditions. That's good enough for a turbo engine knowing some sub-compacts and compacts do the same at less than half of the Forester XT's output. hahahahaha

**foresterx** · July 17th, 2013 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by renzo_d10

Go with the XT.

You'll never regret it. Well, maybe until you smash a headlight or whenever you gas up. I get an average of 4-5km/L, city driving.

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renzo you have an xt?