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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: $23,375

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,334

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,736

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720162016
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,500 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $20,117 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 199 199
All-weather floor mats 60 72 72
Universal garage door opener 75 76 76
Cargo net 40 90 90
Cargo cover 150 182 182
Remote start 350 445 445
Satellite radio 430    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 129 129
All-weather floor mats 48 46 46
Universal garage door opener 60 49 49
Cargo net 32 58 58
Cargo cover 120 118 118
Remote start 280 333 333
Satellite radio 344    
Options (change) 1,280 1,064 1,064
Options (change) 1,024 733 733
Destination 595 850 850
Total Price $23,375 $32,709 $35,709
Total Invoice $21,736 $30,368 $33,152

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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: $4,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,036
Model Year200720162016
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT4CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$23,375$32,709$35,709
Adjustments for Features0-4,950-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,375$27,759$30,559
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$21,736$30,368$33,152
Adjustments for Features0-4,596-4,781
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,736$25,772$28,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,599

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720162016
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,700$8,650$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,950$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,596-4,781

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072016
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 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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