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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: $25,375

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,456

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,660

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092007
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $21,500
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $20,117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 175
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 60
Universal garage door opener 82 82 75
Cargo cover 166 166 150
Remote start 432 432 350
Satellite radio 453 453 430
Rear spoiler 367    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 140
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 48
Universal garage door opener 54 54 60
Cargo cover 108 108 120
Remote start 324 324 280
Satellite radio 340 340 344
Rear spoiler 275    
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,720
Options (change) 3,836 3,469 3,280
Options (change) 3,091 2,819 2,744
Destination 695 695 595
Total Price $30,526 $32,359 $25,375
Total Invoice $28,116 $29,923 $23,456

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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: $2,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,551
Model Year200920092007
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,526$32,359$25,375
Adjustments for Features-2,290-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,236$29,909$25,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0
Total Invoice$28,116$29,923$23,456
Adjustments for Features-2,109-2,2660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,007$27,657$23,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year200920092007
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,775$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$2,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,109-2,2660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20092007
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in181.5 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,334 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
33.5 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.544.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%

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