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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,815

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $5,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,602

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $3,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,020 $20,295 $25,995 $26,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $15,807 $19,214 $24,355 $24,857 $26,707
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98      
Cargo cover   166 166 166 166
Rear spoiler   367 367    
Fog lights   374      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64      
Cargo cover   108 108 108 108
Rear spoiler   275 275    
Fog lights   243      
Options (change) 0 1,005 533 166 166
Options (change) 0 690 383 108 108
Destination 795 695 695 695 695
Total Price $16,815 $21,995 $27,223 $27,356 $29,356
Total Invoice $16,602 $20,599 $25,433 $25,660 $27,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,168
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,067
Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine100hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$16,815$21,995$27,223$27,356$29,356
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-7,240-4,875-7,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,815$20,345$19,983$22,481$21,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$362$0$2,498$1,898
Total Invoice$16,602$20,599$25,433$25,660$27,510
Adjustments for Features0-1,545-6,764-4,573-7,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,602$19,054$18,669$21,087$20,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$385$0$2,418$1,836

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010201020102010
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X2.5 X Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$975$2,625$8,215$5,850$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$7,240$4,875$7,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,545-6,764-4,573-7,005

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
ModelMazda2Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in103.0 in
Length155.5 in179.5 in
Width66.7 in70.1 in
Height58.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,307 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.0 ft368.3 ft3

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