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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: $26,515

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,228

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $24,670
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $23,593
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 295
Cargo net 48 48 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 93 93  
Rear spoiler 368    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Satellite radio 432 432  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 236
Cargo net 31 31 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 61 61  
Rear spoiler 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Satellite radio 324 324  
Options (change) 2,234 1,866 1,050
Options (change) 1,606 1,330 840
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $31,424 $32,656 $26,515
Total Invoice $28,987 $30,209 $25,228

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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: $2,769
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,785
Model Year201320132014
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4157hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,424$32,656$26,515
Adjustments for Features-2,140-2,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,284$30,341$26,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$28,987$30,209$25,228
Adjustments for Features-1,974-2,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,013$28,067$25,228
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year201320132014
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$6,315$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$2,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,974-2,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.0 in108.3 in
Length169.5 in180.5 in
Width70.1 in68.9 in
Height65.9 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,418 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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