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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: $26,315

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,036

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda5
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,470
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,401
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 295
Cargo net 68 68 68 40
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 80
Remote start 455 455 455 400
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Cargo cover       185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 236
Cargo net 44 44 44 32
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 40
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 64
Remote start 341 341 341 320
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Cargo cover       148
Options (change) 1,067 1,067 1,067 1,050
Options (change) 736 736 736 840
Destination 915 915 915 795
Total Price $31,377 $35,072 $38,072 $26,315
Total Invoice $29,156 $32,538 $35,326 $25,036

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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: $977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $284
Model Year2018201820182013
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$31,377$35,072$38,072$26,315
Adjustments for Features-2,995-7,780-8,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,382$27,292$29,992$26,315
Cost Above Minimum$1,090$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,156$32,538$35,326$25,036
Adjustments for Features-2,783-7,218-7,4970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,373$25,320$27,829$25,036
Cost Above Minimum$1,053$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year2018201820182013
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
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 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $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 
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 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
Navigation system $600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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$7,890$12,675$12,975$4,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,995$7,780$8,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,783-7,218-7,4970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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