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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: $7,876

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,602

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $6,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,020 $22,595 $25,495 $29,295 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $15,807 $21,363 $24,032 $27,424 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   53 53        
Cargo cover   182 182 182 182 182 182
Fog lights   386 386 386      
Alloy wheels   600          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   34 34        
Cargo cover   118 118 118 118 118 118
Fog lights   289 289 289      
Alloy wheels   500          
Options (change) 0 1,221 621 568 182 182 182
Options (change) 0 941 441 407 118 118 118
Destination 795 875 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $16,815 $24,691 $26,991 $30,738 $30,252 $32,352 $35,352
Total Invoice $16,602 $23,179 $25,348 $28,706 $28,314 $30,236 $33,021

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,928
Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine100hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$16,815$24,691$26,991$30,738$30,252$32,352$35,352
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-5,955-7,955-9,345-11,455-11,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,815$21,591$21,036$22,783$20,907$20,897$23,697
Cost Above Minimum$0$694$139$1,886$10$0$2,800
Total Invoice$16,602$23,179$25,348$28,706$28,314$30,236$33,021
Adjustments for Features0-2,910-5,593-7,429-8,746-10,706-10,887
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,602$20,269$19,755$21,277$19,568$19,530$22,134
Cost Above Minimum$0$739$225$1,747$38$0$2,604

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201720172017201720172017
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
6-speed manual $150$150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  $1100
CVT    $1000$1000 
FWD$0      
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
PIN Code Access     $10$10
Power liftgate    $350$350$350
Proximity key     $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150$150$150
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Terrain selector   $200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray    $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control     $125$125
Intermittent wipers$0      
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200$200
Automatic headlights   $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights $25$25    
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$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$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat     $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power release, second row seats     $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  $100
Total Value of Features$595$3,695$6,550$8,550$9,940$12,050$12,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$5,955$7,955$9,345$11,455$11,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,910-5,593-7,429-8,746-10,706-10,887

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelMazda2Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in103.9 in
Length155.5 in180.9 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,307 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		27.0 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i

Alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rails250No
Total Requested35058%
Total Not Requested25042%

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