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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: $26,718

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,886

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,717

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,675 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $21,229 $24,355 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 183 183
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 78 69 69
Rear bumper protector 50 78 78
Cargo cover 150 166 166
Remote start 350 432 432
Satellite radio 430 453 453
Navigation system 2,000 1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear spoiler   367  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 119 119
Cargo net 32 30 30
All-weather floor mats 62 39 39
Rear bumper protector 40 51 51
Cargo cover 120 108 108
Remote start 280 324 324
Satellite radio 344 340 340
Navigation system 1,720 1,501 1,501
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear spoiler   275  
Options (change) 3,373 3,914 3,547
Options (change) 2,818 2,996 2,721
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $26,718 $30,604 $32,737
Total Invoice $24,717 $28,046 $30,123

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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: $1,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,574
Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine153hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$26,718$30,604$32,737
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,718$28,689$30,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,898
Total Invoice$24,717$28,046$30,123
Adjustments for Features0-1,755-1,978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,717$26,291$28,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,854

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
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
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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  
Metal pedals  $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,690$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,755-1,978

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length181.5 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height64.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 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 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		44.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		70.9 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

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