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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,010

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $5,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,589

Mazda Mazda5 Sport   
Difference: $5,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMazda5Mazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,435 $18,950 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,326 $17,739 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Popular Equipment Package 490        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 183   183
Fog lights 300        
Cargo cover 150 150      
Outside temperature display 50        
Cargo net 40 40 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 60 60 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 75 75 87 87 87
Sunroof 700        
Premium Package     2,350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42  
Rear spoiler     353 353 353
Popular Equipment Package 421        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 119   119
Fog lights 240        
Cargo cover 120 120      
Outside temperature display 40        
Cargo net 32 32 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 48 48 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 60 60 56 56 56
Sunroof 602        
Premium Package     2,117    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28  
Rear spoiler     230 230 230
Options (change) 2,040 500 3,116 583 724
Options (change) 1,703 400 2,613 377 468
Destination 560 560 625 625 625
Total Price $20,035 $20,010 $25,536 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $18,589 $18,699 $23,690 $26,003 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMazda5Mazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4157hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6120, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$20,035$20,010$25,536$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features0-475-2,225-4,125-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,035$19,535$23,311$23,978$26,019
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0$667$2,708
Total Invoice$18,589$18,699$23,690$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features0-444-2,064-3,817-2,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,589$18,255$21,626$22,186$24,110
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$0$560$2,484

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelMazda5Mazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic   $800 
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50   
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125   
MP3-compatible player $50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200 
Total Value of Features$2,850$3,325$5,075$6,975$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$2,225$4,125$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444-2,064-3,817-2,988

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length181.5 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height64.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Sport

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested107531%
Total Not Requested235069%

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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