Subaru XV v Mazda CX-5

**April_Ryan** · May 23rd, 2017 08:37 PM

Hi all,

I've narrowed down my choices between the following:

1. Subaru XV 2.0i (base model) P1.348M with 60K cash discount + Crosstex kits worth 60K; or
2. Mazda CX-5 FWD Pro P1.55M with no discount but with Yojin 3.

The things going for the CX-5 and the extra 200K (roughly):

1. It's the latest model, unlike the XV which will be replaced by the 2nd gen XV by the end of the year;
2. Bigger vehicle;
3. Rear camera;
4. Electric (push button) parking brake;
5. i-stop idling system; and
6. Skyactiv

What do you think are the advantages of the XV apart from the price?

1. AWD instead of FWD;
2. Better safety features?

Thoughts?

**dct** · May 23rd, 2017 09:07 PM

Discounted Subaru XV Now Comes with a Free Aero Kit Too! | ************ - Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Features, Car Buyer's Guide and Car Prices.

200k + kits ang discount last march 26. Sayang. Baka pwede nila bigay half nyan. Ask other subaru dealers

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**Egan101** · May 23rd, 2017 09:14 PM

I'd go with the CX5 over the XV.

Why not the Forester 2.0i-L?

**April_Ryan** · May 23rd, 2017 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by dct

Discounted Subaru XV Now Comes with a Free Aero Kit Too! | ************ - Philippine Car News, Car Reviews, Car Features, Car Buyer's Guide and Car Prices.

200k + kits ang discount last march 26. Sayang. Baka pwede nila bigay half nyan. Ask other subaru dealers

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I asked about that. The 200k "discount" is actually associated with in-house financing. So, it's essentially not as good as it sounds. This is still available even now.

Originally Posted by Egan101

I'd go with the CX5 over the XV.

Why not the Forester 2.0i-L?

I'm coming from an earlier gen Forester. Paiba naman

**dct** · May 23rd, 2017 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by April_Ryan

I asked about that. The 200k "discount" is actually associated with in-house financing. So, it's essentially not as good as it sounds. This is still available even now.

I'm coming from an earlier gen Forester. Paiba naman

Wow. False advertising ah

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**dr. d** · May 23rd, 2017 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by dct

Wow. False advertising ah

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hindi naman.
it's just, "...conditions apply... see your dealer now!"

**jut703** · June 22nd, 2017 10:34 AM

The Forester XT and CX5 2.5 cost roughly the same. Hands down XT - the power and space are amazing. It's also a true AWD that can handle difficult terrain.

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**rudy_corolla** · June 22nd, 2017 12:16 PM

I drive a CX-5 2.0 base model and satisfied naman ako overall, specially yung sa likod kapag nag-go-grocery maluwag talaga ang space. And of course yojin3 naka 1.5 years na akong walang bayad sa maintenance. Confirmed na maganda ang handling, kahit winding yung road di ako nagme-menor ng todo, parang sedan lang.
Yung VX ng officemate ko parang masikip sa loob at maliit lang trunk space pareho ng mitsu asx.

**therightone** · June 22nd, 2017 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Egan101

*therightone - if you're considering the CX5 2.5L AWD, you might as well consider the Forester XT. Subaru usually offers an 80k discount thus bringing the price of the Forester XT almost same as the CX5 2.5L AWD.

Originally Posted by jut703

The Forester XT and CX5 2.5 cost roughly the same. Hands down XT - the power and space are amazing. It's also a true AWD that can handle difficult terrain.

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Naisip ko rin na closer na ang price ng CX5 2.5L AWD to the XT, pero since you get free PMS for 3 years with Yojin 3 and I also assume similar or maybe cheaper ang long term maintenance both brands or baka masmura kaunti si Mazda.

Isa pa is mas future proof ang CX-5 kaysa sa XT considering the price.... next year most likely refresh pa rin naman ang Forester.

**jut703** · June 22nd, 2017 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by therightone

Naisip ko rin na closer na ang price ng CX5 2.5L AWD to the XT, pero since you get free PMS for 3 years with Yojin 3 and I also assume similar or maybe cheaper ang long term maintenance both brands or baka masmura kaunti si Mazda.

Isa pa is mas future proof ang CX-5 kaysa sa XT considering the price.... next year most likely refresh pa rin naman ang Forester.

The "all-new" CX5 still doesn't appeal to me as much as the FXT. The turbo engine paired with that chassis is sublime. If the engine doesn't matter much to you, then I guess that's why you're more drawn to the CX5.

If you really like the CX5, then go for it.

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