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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: $23,888

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,333

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $22,675
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $21,229
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 78
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 275
Cargo cover     150
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 62
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 220
Cargo cover     120
Options (change) 583 724 543
Options (change) 377 468 434
Destination 625 625 670
Total Price $28,103 $29,244 $23,888
Total Invoice $26,003 $27,098 $22,333

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,258
Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,103$29,244$23,888
Adjustments for Features-9000-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,203$29,244$23,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,003$27,098$22,333
Adjustments for Features-8330-421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,170$27,098$21,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200620062009
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
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
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,650$4,750$5,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$450
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-421

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20062009
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.3,418 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
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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