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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: $26,640

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,358

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102015
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $24,770
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $23,698
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 295
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo net 46 46 40
Rear bumper protector 78 78 50
All-weather floor mats 69 69 80
Cargo cover 166 166 185
Remote start 432 432 400
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 236
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo net 30 30 32
Rear bumper protector 51 51 40
All-weather floor mats 39 39 64
Cargo cover 108 108 148
Remote start 324 324 320
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
Options (change) 2,099 1,732 1,050
Options (change) 1,485 1,210 840
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $28,789 $30,922 $26,640
Total Invoice $26,535 $28,612 $25,358

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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: $959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80
Model Year201020102015
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4157hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,789$30,922$26,640
Adjustments for Features-1,190-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,599$29,497$26,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$26,535$28,612$25,358
Adjustments for Features-1,097-1,3190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,438$27,293$25,358
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,855$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year201020102015
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$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
Metal pedals $75 
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$6,040$6,275$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,097-1,3190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20102015
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length179.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in68.9 in
Height65.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,458 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 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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