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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: $22,790

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $7,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,043

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $7,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $18,950
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $17,739
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 175
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,000
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240  
Cargo net 48 48 48 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 60
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 75
Cargo cover 166 166 166 150
Remote start 432 432 432 350
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio       430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 140
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,720
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156  
Cargo net 31 31 31 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 48
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 60
Cargo cover 108 108 108 120
Remote start 324 324 324 280
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 2,801 2,601 2,233 3,280
Options (change) 2,181 2,003 1,727 2,744
Destination 795 795 795 560
Total Price $30,591 $31,791 $33,023 $22,790
Total Invoice $28,282 $29,384 $30,606 $21,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,371
Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4157hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,591$31,791$33,023$22,790
Adjustments for Features-5,265-5,965-6,0650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,326$25,826$26,958$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,632$0
Total Invoice$28,282$29,384$30,606$21,043
Adjustments for Features-4,868-5,513-5,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,414$23,871$24,985$21,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$457$1,571$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year2013201320132006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row under-floor storage   $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats   $600
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,940$8,640$8,740$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,265$5,965$6,065$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,868-5,513-5,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80071%
Total Not Requested32529%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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