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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: $31,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,934

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $625

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Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMPVForesterForesterForester
TrimES2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $28,795 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,377 $26,955 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230 199 199 199
Cargo organizer 145 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 120 72 72 72
Universal garage door opener 70 76 76 76
Cargo net 40 90 90 90
Remote start 350 445 445 445
Class II trailer hitch 450 634 634 634
Satellite radio 430      
Rear spoiler 190      
Sunroof 900      
Roof rack 250      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 184 129 129 129
Cargo organizer 116 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 96 46 46 46
Universal garage door opener 56 49 49 49
Cargo net 34 58 58 58
Remote start 280 333 333 333
Class II trailer hitch 360 475 475 475
Satellite radio 344      
Rear spoiler 163      
Sunroof 774      
Roof rack 215      
Options (change) 3,175 1,576 1,576 1,576
Options (change) 2,622 1,129 1,129 1,129
Destination 560 850 850 850
Total Price $32,250 $31,221 $33,221 $36,221
Total Invoice $29,559 $28,934 $30,764 $33,548

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,949
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,331
Model Year2006201620162016
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$32,250$31,221$33,221$36,221
Adjustments for Features0-2,920-3,880-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,250$28,301$29,341$32,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,040$3,840
Total Invoice$29,559$28,934$30,764$33,548
Adjustments for Features0-2,706-3,593-3,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,559$26,228$27,171$29,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$943$3,541

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Features Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201620162016
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 
Dual power sliding doors$800   
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 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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   
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$5,315$8,235$9,195$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,920$3,880$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,706-3,593-3,779

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MPV vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
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.3,297 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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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