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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2 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 Year2006200620062014
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,795 $26,895 $27,895 $16,210
Base Invoice $20,452 $25,001 $26,005 $16,005
Alloy wheels 659      
Rear spoiler 353 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42 42    
Alloy wheels 495      
Rear spoiler 230 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28 28    
Options (change) 1,054 395 353 0
Options (change) 753 258 230 0
Destination 625 625 625 795
Total Price $23,474 $27,915 $28,873 $17,005
Total Invoice $21,830 $25,884 $26,860 $16,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,613
Model Year2006200620062014
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4173hp H4230hp H4100hp I4
TransmissionM5A4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16185/55-15
Total Price$23,474$27,915$28,873$17,005
Adjustments for Features-1,125-5,900-4,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,349$22,015$24,023$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$334$0$2,008$0
Total Invoice$21,830$25,884$26,860$16,800
Adjustments for Features-1,046-5,471-4,5120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,784$20,413$22,348$16,800
Cost Above Minimum$371$0$1,935$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year2006200620062014
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic $800  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
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$2,825$7,600$6,550$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$5,900$4,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,046-5,471-4,5120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterMazda2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in98.0 in
Length176.6 in155.5 in
Width68.3 in66.7 in
Height65.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft327.0 ft3

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