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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: $26,240

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,038

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,770 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,698 $24,930 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295   183
Cargo cover 185    
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 80 55 55
Rear bumper protector 50 72 72
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236   119
Cargo cover 148    
Cargo net 32 30 30
All-weather floor mats 64 33 33
Rear bumper protector 40 47 47
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 650 971 1,241
Options (change) 520 674 849
Destination 820 645 645
Total Price $26,240 $28,311 $29,781
Total Invoice $25,038 $26,249 $27,610

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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: $2,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,547
Model Year201520082008
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,240$28,311$29,781
Adjustments for Features-950-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,290$27,696$29,781
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$25,038$26,249$27,610
Adjustments for Features-906-5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,132$25,679$27,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,931

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control$400  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,715$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-906-5700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length180.5 in176.6 in
Width68.9 in68.3 in
Height63.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,458 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 Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in33.7 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 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft357.7 ft3

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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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