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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: $16,430

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $5,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,222

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $4,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195 $15,635
Base Invoice $18,938 $24,330 $24,582 $26,409 $15,427
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166  
Fog lights 374        
Rear spoiler 367 367      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98        
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108  
Fog lights 243        
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64        
Options (change) 1,005 533 166 166 0
Options (change) 690 383 108 108 0
Destination 695 695 695 695 795
Total Price $21,695 $27,223 $27,056 $29,056 $16,430
Total Invoice $20,323 $25,408 $25,385 $27,212 $16,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,553
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,429
Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4100hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$21,695$27,223$27,056$29,056$16,430
Adjustments for Features-1,650-7,240-4,425-7,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,045$19,983$22,631$21,581$16,430
Cost Above Minimum$62$0$2,648$1,598$0
Total Invoice$20,323$25,408$25,385$27,212$16,222
Adjustments for Features-1,546-6,757-4,152-7,0010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,777$18,651$21,233$20,211$16,222
Cost Above Minimum$126$0$2,582$1,560$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20092009200920092011
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
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 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,625$8,215$5,400$8,450$975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$7,240$4,425$7,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,546-6,757-4,152-7,0010

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20092011
ModelForesterMazda2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.0 in
Length179.5 in155.5 in
Width70.1 in66.7 in
Height65.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft327.0 ft3

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