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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: $25,870

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,221

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,610

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,025 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,975 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 185 185 185
Cargo net 40 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 80 69 69 69
Rear bumper protector 50 78 78 78
Cargo cover 185 166 166 166
Remote start 400 432 432 432
Universal garage door opener   93 93 93
Rear spoiler   368 368  
Satellite radio   432    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 120 120 120
Cargo net 32 31 31 31
All-weather floor mats 64 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 40 51 51 51
Cargo cover 148 108 108 108
Remote start 320 324 324 324
Universal garage door opener   61 61 61
Rear spoiler   276 276  
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 1,050 1,871 1,439 1,071
Options (change) 840 1,334 1,010 734
Destination 795 725 725 725
Total Price $25,870 $29,091 $30,159 $31,791
Total Invoice $24,610 $26,873 $27,921 $29,543

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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: $1,981
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,118
Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$25,870$29,091$30,159$31,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-2,140-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,870$27,851$28,019$29,476
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$24,610$26,873$27,921$29,543
Adjustments for Features0-1,145-1,981-2,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,610$25,728$25,940$27,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$212$1,664

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201120112011
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$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$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,500$5,740$6,640$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$2,140$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,145-1,981-2,151

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.0 in
Length180.5 in179.5 in
Width68.9 in70.1 in
Height63.6 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 Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room49.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.5 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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