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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: $25,865

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,196

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,676

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,470
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $23,401
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 295
Cargo cover     185
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 64
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 236
Cargo cover     148
Options (change) 541 724 600
Options (change) 349 468 480
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $28,061 $29,244 $25,865
Total Invoice $25,975 $27,098 $24,676

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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: $2,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,896
Model Year200620062013
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4157hp 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$28,061$29,244$25,865
Adjustments for Features-8750-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,186$29,244$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0
Total Invoice$25,975$27,098$24,676
Adjustments for Features-8100-1,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,165$27,098$23,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200620062013
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
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 
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$4,775$6,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-8100-1,407

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20062013
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase99.4 in108.3 in
Length176.6 in180.5 in
Width68.3 in68.9 in
Height65.0 in63.6 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 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.5 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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