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Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,898

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $207

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,443

Mazda MPV ES   
Difference: $114

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Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMPVForesterForesterForester
TrimES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $29,395 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $26,377 $27,505 $30,887 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 245 245 245
Cargo net 40 68 68 68
All-weather floor mats 120 81 81 81
Universal garage door opener 70 120 120 120
Remote start 350 455 455 455
Class II trailer hitch 450 619 619 619
Rear spoiler 190      
Satellite radio 430      
Sunroof 900      
Roof rack 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184 158 158 158
Cargo net 34 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 96 52 52 52
Universal garage door opener 56 78 78 78
Remote start 280 341 341 341
Class II trailer hitch 360 464 464 464
Rear spoiler 163      
Satellite radio 344      
Sunroof 774      
Roof rack 215      
Options (change) 3,030 1,588 1,588 1,588
Options (change) 2,506 1,137 1,137 1,137
Destination 560 915 915 915
Total Price $32,105 $31,898 $35,593 $38,593
Total Invoice $29,443 $29,557 $32,939 $35,727

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,672
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,056
Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMPVForesterForesterForester
TrimES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionA5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$32,105$31,898$35,593$38,593
Adjustments for Features0-3,375-8,160-8,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$28,523$27,433$30,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,090$0$2,700
Total Invoice$29,443$29,557$32,939$35,727
Adjustments for Features0-3,127-7,552-7,832
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,443$26,430$25,387$27,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,043$0$2,508

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201820182018
ModelMPVForesterForesterForester
TrimES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Dual power sliding doors$800   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400   
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, third row seats$125   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Removable second row seats$0   
Stowable third row seats$600   
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,365$8,740$13,525$13,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,375$8,160$8,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,127-7,552-7,832

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062018
ModelMPVForester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in103.9 in
Length189.5 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height69.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom38.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room46.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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