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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: $26,240

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,038

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,770
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $23,698
Cargo net 46 46 40
Rear bumper protector 72 72 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 295
Universal garage door opener   87  
Cargo cover     185
Cargo net 30 30 32
Rear bumper protector 47 47 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 64
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 236
Universal garage door opener   56  
Cargo cover     148
Options (change) 971 1,241 650
Options (change) 674 849 520
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $28,311 $29,781 $26,240
Total Invoice $26,249 $27,610 $25,038

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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: $2,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,547
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4157hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,311$29,781$26,240
Adjustments for Features-6150-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,696$29,781$25,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,249$27,610$25,038
Adjustments for Features-5700-906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,679$27,610$24,132
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200820082015
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
USB port  $25
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 
Door sill trim plates $100 
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  
Total Value of Features$5,715$5,100$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$615$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5700-906

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20082015
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.3,458 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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