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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: $28,513

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMPVForesterForester
TrimES2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,377 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230   183
Roof rack 250    
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 120 55 55
Universal garage door opener 70 87 87
Cargo organizer 145 115 115
Class II trailer hitch 450 295 295
Rear spoiler 190 353 353
Sunroof 900    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184   119
Roof rack 215    
Cargo net 34 30 30
All-weather floor mats 96 33 33
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56
Cargo organizer 116 72 72
Class II trailer hitch 360 192 192
Rear spoiler 163 230 230
Sunroof 774    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Options (change) 2,395 993 1,134
Options (change) 1,998 641 732
Destination 560 625 625
Total Price $31,470 $28,513 $29,654
Total Invoice $28,935 $26,267 $27,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,812
Model Year200620062006
ModelMPVForesterForester
TrimES2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine200hp V6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionA5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 9120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$31,470$28,513$29,654
Adjustments for Features-745-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,725$27,613$29,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$28,935$26,267$27,362
Adjustments for Features-685-8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,250$25,438$27,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006
ModelMPVForesterForester
TrimES2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Dual power sliding doors$800  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat$40  
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Removable second row seats$0  
Stowable third row seats$600  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,345$4,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-685-8290

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMPVForester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.8 in99.4 in
Length189.5 in176.6 in
Width72.1 in68.3 in
Height69.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,755 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.8 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room62.6 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
53.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
127.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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