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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: $19,968

Mazda Mazda5 Sport   
Difference: $8,923

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelMazda5Forester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Base Price $17,995 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 245
Cargo net 40 68
All-weather floor mats 78 81
Rear bumper protector 50 98
Cargo cover 150 172
Fog lights 300 382
Satellite radio 430  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 158
Cargo net 32 44
All-weather floor mats 62 52
Rear bumper protector 40 63
Cargo cover 120 111
Fog lights 240 286
Satellite radio 344  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 1,323 1,221
Options (change) 1,058 827
Destination 650 975
Total Price $19,968 $28,891

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda5 Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,123
Model Year20082019
ModelMazda5Forester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$19,968$28,891
Adjustments for Features0-5,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,968$22,986

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelMazda5Forester
TrimSportPremium
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,595$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-368

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length181.5 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height64.2 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,417 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.4 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 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

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

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