 Have own our 2014 AWD GT for 3000 miles.Very happy with the car.Wanted to write a review cause it was the many reviews on Edmunds that eventually helped me selectthe CX-5 over the Forester.CX-5 (in my opinion) just handles better.Tracks real well, very stable.Soaks up more bumps and noise better than the Forester.Brakes well, handled very well in snow and rain.Forester - can't beat the wonderful and huge sunroof, visibility MUCH better - CX-5 needs more attention.Better heated seats on the Forester.Bottom line - Mazda offered better trade, finance, car better handling.Couldn't pass up - just more bang for the buck.Update 40k miles.  Replaced stock tires in mid 30's k miles, otherwise no major maintenance besides oil change/filter/...  Still very much enjoy the car.  Like the auto braking on the new CX-5.  The 2014 CX-5 monitors for collisions and moves brake pads closer if sees potential accident - should be more autonomous.  gas mileage overall excellent but does suffer in the winter (around 24 mpg avg vs 28 mpg during summer).  One note - AC cooling power is below other cars I have driven. Only front seat vents.  AC takes lot longer to cool car; doesn't feel as cool inside as other family cars.