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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: $24,610

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $5,181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelMazda5Mazda5Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,625 $24,025 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 295 245
Moonroof and Audio Package 1,140    
Cargo net 40 40 68
All-weather floor mats 80 80 81
Rear bumper protector 50 50 98
Cargo cover 185 185 172
Remote start 400 400 455
All Weather Package     500
Universal garage door opener     120
Fog lights     382
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 236 158
Moonroof and Audio Package 980    
Cargo net 32 32 44
All-weather floor mats 64 64 52
Rear bumper protector 40 40 63
Cargo cover 148 148 111
Remote start 320 320 341
All Weather Package     417
Universal garage door opener     78
Fog lights     286
Options (change) 2,190 1,050 2,121
Options (change) 1,820 840 1,550
Destination 795 795 975
Total Price $24,610 $25,870 $29,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,941
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,456
Model Year201220122019
ModelMazda5Mazda5Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4157hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG21/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$24,610$25,870$29,791
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,610$23,895$26,836
Cost Above Minimum$715$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220122019
ModelMazda5Mazda5Forester
TrimTouringGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr Minivan4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$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$500 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $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 headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$3,895$5,870$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,879-250

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122019
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in105.1 in
Length180.5 in182.1 in
Width68.9 in71.5 in
Height63.6 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,457 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 Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in39.4 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 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
Mazda Mazda5 Touring

Moonroof and Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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