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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: $8,179

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,043

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $7,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,950 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $17,739 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 198 198 198
All-weather floor mats 60 72 72 72
Universal garage door opener 75 74 74 74
Cargo net 40 87 87 87
Cargo cover 150 182 182 182
Remote start 350 436 436 436
Navigation system 2,000 1,100    
Satellite radio 430      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 128 128 128
All-weather floor mats 48 46 46 46
Universal garage door opener 60 48 48 48
Cargo net 32 56 56 56
Cargo cover 120 118 118 118
Remote start 280 328 328 328
Navigation system 1,720 975    
Satellite radio 344      
Options (change) 3,280 2,149 1,049 1,049
Options (change) 2,744 1,699 724 724
Destination 560 825 825 825
Total Price $22,790 $30,969 $31,869 $34,869
Total Invoice $21,043 $28,746 $29,600 $32,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,748
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$22,790$30,969$31,869$34,869
Adjustments for Features0-6,415-6,615-6,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$24,554$25,254$28,054
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$21,043$28,746$29,600$32,385
Adjustments for Features0-5,955-6,144-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,043$22,791$23,456$26,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$665$3,264

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near 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   
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 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,825$9,240$9,440$9,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,415$6,615$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,955-6,144-6,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length181.5 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height64.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,334 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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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