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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: $17,005

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $6,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $5,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200620062006
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $16,210 $21,795 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,005 $20,452 $25,001 $26,005
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42  
Rear spoiler   353 353 353
Alloy wheels   659    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28  
Rear spoiler   230 230 230
Alloy wheels   495    
Options (change) 0 1,054 395 353
Options (change) 0 753 258 230
Destination 795 625 625 625
Total Price $17,005 $23,474 $27,915 $28,873
Total Invoice $16,800 $21,830 $25,884 $26,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year2014200620062006
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine100hp I4173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5M5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/55-15215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$17,005$23,474$27,915$28,873
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-5,900-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,005$22,349$22,015$24,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$334$0$2,008
Total Invoice$16,800$21,830$25,884$26,860
Adjustments for Features0-1,046-5,471-4,512
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,800$20,784$20,413$22,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$371$0$1,935

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014200620062006
ModelMazda2ForesterForesterForester
TrimTouring2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 $0
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Brake assist$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Intermittent wipers$0   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200 
Total Value of Features$1,700$2,825$7,600$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$5,900$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,046-5,471-4,512

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda2 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142006
ModelMazda2Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase98.0 in99.4 in
Length155.5 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height58.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,307 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.0 ft357.7 ft3

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