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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: $22,790

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $7,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,043

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $6,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,950 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $17,739 $24,905 $26,094 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 185 185 185
Cargo net 40 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 60 69 69 69
Universal garage door opener 75 93 93 93
Cargo cover 150 166 166 166
Remote start 350 432 432 432
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 2,000 1,200 1,000 1,000
Bodyside moldings   240 240 240
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 120 120 120
Cargo net 32 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 48 39 39 39
Universal garage door opener 60 61 61 61
Cargo cover 120 108 108 108
Remote start 280 324 324 324
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,720 1,066 888 888
Bodyside moldings   156 156 156
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Options (change) 3,280 2,801 2,601 2,233
Options (change) 2,744 2,181 2,003 1,727
Destination 560 775 775 775
Total Price $22,790 $30,171 $31,271 $32,903
Total Invoice $21,043 $27,861 $28,872 $30,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,956
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$22,790$30,171$31,271$32,903
Adjustments for Features0-5,265-5,965-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$24,906$25,306$26,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400$1,932
Total Invoice$21,043$27,861$28,872$30,494
Adjustments for Features0-4,862-5,507-5,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,043$22,999$23,365$24,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$366$1,874

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
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
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding third row seats$600   
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$7,940$8,640$8,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,265$5,965$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,862-5,507-5,621

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length181.5 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height64.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in38.0 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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