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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: $25,870

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,234

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,610

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $24,025
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $22,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 295
Cargo net 90 90 90 40
Rear bumper protector 95 95 95 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 80
Cargo cover 182 182 182 185
Remote start 445 445 445 400
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 236
Cargo net 58 58 58 32
Rear bumper protector 61 61 61 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 64
Cargo cover 118 118 118 148
Remote start 333 333 333 320
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Options (change) 1,159 1,159 1,159 1,050
Options (change) 794 794 794 840
Destination 850 850 850 795
Total Price $30,104 $32,104 $35,104 $25,870
Total Invoice $27,957 $29,788 $32,571 $24,610

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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: $1,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,035
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4157hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,104$32,104$35,104$25,870
Adjustments for Features-2,490-3,440-3,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,614$28,664$31,464$25,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,050$3,850$0
Total Invoice$27,957$29,788$32,571$24,610
Adjustments for Features-2,312-3,192-3,3770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,645$26,596$29,194$24,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$951$3,549$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$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$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
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$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$7,140$8,090$8,290$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,490$3,440$3,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,312-3,192-3,3770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20152012
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in180.5 in
Width70.7 in68.9 in
Height66.4 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.444.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 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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