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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: $20,440

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $4,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,043

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $3,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelMazda5Mazda5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,435 $18,950 $21,195 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,326 $17,739 $20,015 $24,930 $25,297 $26,116
Popular Equipment Package 490          
CD changer, in-dash 500          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 183   183 183
Fog lights 300          
Cargo cover 150 150        
Outside temperature display 50          
Cargo net 40 40 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 60 60 55 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 75 75 87   87 87
Satellite radio 430 430 445 445 445 445
Sunroof 700          
Premium Package     1,500      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42    
Rear spoiler     353 353   353
Popular Equipment Package 421          
CD changer, in-dash 400          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 119   119 119
Fog lights 240          
Cargo cover 120 120        
Outside temperature display 40          
Cargo net 32 32 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 48 48 33 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 60 60 56   56 56
Satellite radio 344 344 334 334 334 334
Sunroof 602          
Premium Package     1,338      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28    
Rear spoiler     230 230   230
Options (change) 2,970 930 2,711 941 816 1,169
Options (change) 2,447 744 2,168 655 572 802
Destination 560 560 645 645 645 645
Total Price $20,965 $20,440 $24,551 $28,281 $28,456 $29,709
Total Invoice $19,333 $19,043 $22,828 $26,230 $26,514 $27,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,996
Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelMazda5Mazda5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4157hp I4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6120, 4120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$20,965$20,440$24,551$28,281$28,456$29,709
Adjustments for Features0-425-2,350-4,090-1,875-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,965$20,015$22,201$24,191$26,581$26,359
Cost Above Minimum$950$0$0$1,990$4,380$4,158
Total Invoice$19,333$19,043$22,828$26,230$26,514$27,563
Adjustments for Features0-396-2,185-3,793-1,747-3,108
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,333$18,647$20,643$22,437$24,767$24,455
Cost Above Minimum$686$0$0$1,794$4,124$3,812

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062008200820082008
ModelMazda5Mazda5ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0$0    
AWD  $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$0
Brake assist$50$50    
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500    
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25$25
Roof rack  $300$300 $300
Roof rails    $250 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0    
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof$900$900    
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25$25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75    
Folding third row seats$600$600    
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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  
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,400$5,325$7,065$4,850$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$2,350$4,090$1,875$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-396-2,185-3,793-1,747-3,108

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
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?
Heated mirrors25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested112532%
Total Not Requested240068%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

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

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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