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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,010

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $5,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,589

Mazda Mazda5 Sport   
Difference: $5,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5Mazda5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $17,435 $18,950
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,326 $17,739
Premium Package 2,350        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   183 175 175
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42      
Cargo net 46 46 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 60 60
Universal garage door opener 87 87 87 75 75
Rear spoiler 353 353 353    
Popular Equipment Package       490  
Outside temperature display       50  
Cargo cover       150 150
Fog lights       300  
Sunroof       700  
Premium Package 2,117        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   119 140 140
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28      
Cargo net 30 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 48 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56 60 60
Rear spoiler 230 230 230    
Popular Equipment Package       421  
Outside temperature display       40  
Cargo cover       120 120
Fog lights       240  
Sunroof       602  
Options (change) 3,116 583 724 2,040 500
Options (change) 2,613 377 468 1,703 400
Destination 625 625 625 560 560
Total Price $25,536 $28,103 $29,244 $20,035 $20,010
Total Invoice $23,690 $26,003 $27,098 $18,589 $18,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,371
Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5Mazda5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4157hp I4157hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4120, 4?, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,536$28,103$29,244$20,035$20,010
Adjustments for Features-2,225-4,125-3,2250-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,311$23,978$26,019$20,035$19,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$2,708$500$0
Total Invoice$23,690$26,003$27,098$18,589$18,699
Adjustments for Features-2,064-3,817-2,9880-444
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,626$22,186$24,110$18,589$18,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$560$2,484$334$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20062006200620062006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5Mazda5
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0$0
4-speed automatic $800   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Second-row under-floor storage   $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
MP3-compatible player    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200   
Total Value of Features$5,075$6,975$6,075$2,850$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$4,125$3,225$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,064-3,817-2,9880-444

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in181.5 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.2 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.044.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
Total Requested107531%
Total Not Requested235069%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Touring

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

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