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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: $6,164

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,358

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,770 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,698 $28,785 $31,569
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 199 199
All-weather floor mats 80 72 72
Cargo net 40 90 90
Rear bumper protector 50 95 95
Cargo cover 185 182 182
Remote start 400 445 445
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 129 129
All-weather floor mats 64 46 46
Cargo net 32 58 58
Rear bumper protector 40 61 61
Cargo cover 148 118 118
Remote start 320 333 333
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Options (change) 1,050 1,159 1,159
Options (change) 840 794 794
Destination 820 850 850
Total Price $26,640 $32,804 $35,804
Total Invoice $25,358 $30,429 $33,213

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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: $2,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,755
Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine157hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,640$32,804$35,804
Adjustments for Features0-3,575-3,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,640$29,229$32,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$25,358$30,429$33,213
Adjustments for Features0-3,316-3,502
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,358$27,113$29,711
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda5ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Minivan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $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
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $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
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,200$7,775$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,575$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,316-3,502

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda5 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152016
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 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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