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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: $9,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,043

Mazda Mazda5 Touring   
Difference: $8,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $28,795 $30,795 $33,795 $18,950
Base Invoice $26,955 $28,785 $31,569 $17,739
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 175
Navigation Package 1,350      
Cargo net 90 90 90 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 60
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76 75
Cargo cover 182 182 182 150
Remote start 445 445 445 350
Satellite radio       430
Navigation system       2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 140
Navigation Package 1,157      
Cargo net 58 58 58 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 48
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49 60
Cargo cover 118 118 118 120
Remote start 333 333 333 280
Satellite radio       344
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 2,414 1,064 1,064 3,280
Options (change) 1,890 733 733 2,744
Destination 850 850 850 560
Total Price $32,059 $32,709 $35,709 $22,790
Total Invoice $29,695 $30,368 $33,152 $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: $2,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,525
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4157hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,059$32,709$35,709$22,790
Adjustments for Features-6,615-6,850-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,444$25,859$28,659$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$415$3,215$0
Total Invoice$29,695$30,368$33,152$21,043
Adjustments for Features-6,127-6,360-6,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,568$24,008$26,607$21,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$3,039$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manual   $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
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
Stability control$400$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
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 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$10,040$10,275$10,475$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$6,850$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,127-6,360-6,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20162006
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length180.9 in181.5 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height66.4 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,334 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 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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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