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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: $23,888

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,333

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,675 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,229 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275   183
Cargo cover 150    
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220   119
Cargo cover 120    
Cargo net 32 30 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33 33
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 543 583 724
Options (change) 434 377 468
Destination 670 625 625
Total Price $23,888 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $22,333 $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: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,258
Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4M5
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$23,888$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features-450-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,438$27,203$29,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$22,333$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features-421-8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,912$25,170$27,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920062006
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
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  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Storage compartment under second row seats$50  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
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  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $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$5,200$5,650$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-421-8330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,418 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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