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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: $6,024

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,790

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $4,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,495 $23,195 $26,995 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $16,210
Base Invoice $19,397 $21,869 $25,316 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $15,995
USB port 401            
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166 166 166  
Fog lights 374 374          
Alloy wheels 400            
Rear spoiler 368 368   368 368    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100          
USB port 301            
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108 108 108  
Fog lights 243 243          
Alloy wheels 348            
Rear spoiler 276 276   276 276    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65 65          
Options (change) 1,809 1,008 166 534 534 166 0
Options (change) 1,341 692 108 384 384 108 0
Destination 725 725 725 725 725 725 795
Total Price $23,029 $24,928 $27,886 $27,754 $29,254 $30,886 $17,005
Total Invoice $21,463 $23,286 $26,149 $25,923 $27,295 $28,917 $16,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,222
Model Year2011201120112011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4100hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T4T4T4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17185/55-15
Total Price$23,029$24,928$27,886$27,754$29,254$30,886$17,005
Adjustments for Features-2,275-4,575-4,575-7,065-8,165-8,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,754$20,353$23,311$20,689$21,089$22,546$17,005
Cost Above Minimum$401$0$2,958$336$736$2,193$0
Total Invoice$21,463$23,286$26,149$25,923$27,295$28,917$16,790
Adjustments for Features-2,120-4,274-4,290-6,599-7,618-7,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,343$19,012$21,859$19,324$19,677$21,109$16,790
Cost Above Minimum$331$0$2,847$312$665$2,097$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year2011201120112011201120112013
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterMazda2
Trim2.5 X2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    $0
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900$900 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera    $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
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 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Intermittent wipers      $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio   $50$50$50 
Satellite radio    $200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500 
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$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75  $75 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,075$5,075$7,565$8,665$8,840$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$4,575$4,575$7,065$8,165$8,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,120-4,274-4,290-6,599-7,618-7,8080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20112013
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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