Here is what I would do at this point. Email all the dealers within the range you want to travel to pick it up. Detail your best quote and see if they can beat it. Keep doing this until there is 1 dealer standing. If that dealer is a little far away, email the dealer that is closer that you...
how many dealers did you email? If my math is right, that's 7.6% of MSRP, not including rebate and adding in the $250 cover,, Is that right?
Some regions have gotten better deals, but 7.6 would be a decent deal.
I bought CX-5 this year mainly because of the turbo. Below 200HP? Can't believe so many can stand driving around with underpowered vehicles.
As for Subaru owners not buying faster cars...totally can see that.
Only difference is 40k miles for plugs. So If I keep for 100k, I'm changing the plugs 2 times , no biggie. No difference in oil changes. No CD, more power, turbo was a no brainer for me since I was getting preferred package..$1,800 difference over 10 years in price for a vehicle that is more fun...