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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: $22,595

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,508

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,112

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720062006
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,500 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $20,117 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175   183
Cargo cover 150    
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 60 55 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87 87
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140   119
Cargo cover 120    
Cargo net 32 30 30
All-weather floor mats 48 33 33
Universal garage door opener 60 56 56
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 500 583 724
Options (change) 400 377 468
Destination 595 625 625
Total Price $22,595 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $21,112 $26,003 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,827
Model Year200720062006
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT4A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$22,595$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,595$26,953$28,994
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$21,112$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features0-1,064-232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,112$24,939$26,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720062006
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $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$4,525$5,675$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,064-232

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072006
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
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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