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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,321

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,358

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,770 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,698 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 198 198 198
All-weather floor mats 80 72 72 72
Cargo net 40 87 87 87
Rear bumper protector 50 92 92 92
Cargo cover 185 182 182 182
Remote start 400 436 436 436
Universal garage door opener   74 74 74
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 128 128 128
All-weather floor mats 64 46 46 46
Cargo net 32 56 56 56
Rear bumper protector 40 59 59 59
Cargo cover 148 118 118 118
Remote start 320 328 328 328
Universal garage door opener   48 48 48
Options (change) 1,050 1,141 1,141 1,141
Options (change) 840 783 783 783
Destination 820 825 825 825
Total Price $26,640 $29,961 $31,961 $34,961
Total Invoice $25,358 $27,830 $29,659 $32,444

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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: $1,131
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $438
Model Year2015201420142014
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$26,640$29,961$31,961$34,961
Adjustments for Features0-2,190-3,340-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$27,771$28,621$31,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$3,650
Total Invoice$25,358$27,830$29,659$32,444
Adjustments for Features0-2,034-3,099-3,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,358$25,796$26,560$29,159
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$764$3,363

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2015201420142014
ModelMazda5ForesterForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500   
Terrain selector $200$200$200
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   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
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   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,925$7,115$8,265$8,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,190$3,340$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,034-3,099-3,285

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152014
ModelMazda5Forester
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length180.5 in180.9 in
Width68.9 in70.7 in
Height63.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
44.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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