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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: $26,538

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $22,515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 275
Navigation system 1,350   2,000
Cargo net 68 68 40
Rear bumper protector 98 98 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 78
Remote start 455 455 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Cargo cover     150
Satellite radio     430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 220
Navigation system 1,156   1,720
Cargo net 44 44 32
Rear bumper protector 63 63 40
All-weather floor mats 52 52 62
Remote start 341 341 280
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Cargo cover     120
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,417 1,067 3,373
Options (change) 1,892 736 2,818
Destination 975 975 650
Total Price $34,187 $36,337 $26,538

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,669
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,203
Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine182hp H4182hp H4153hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,187$36,337$26,538
Adjustments for Features-4,070-8,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,117$28,207$26,538
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year201920192008
ModelForesterForesterMazda5
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control$400$400 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $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 
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 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,790$12,850$4,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,070$8,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-341-3830

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.3 in
Length182.1 in181.5 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height67.5 in64.2 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 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
35.4 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.444.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

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

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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