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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: $16,815

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $6,683

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,602

Mazda Mazda2 Touring   
Difference: $5,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
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 $21,295 $24,295 $27,295 $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $16,020
Base Invoice $20,166 $22,870 $25,591 $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $15,807
Cargo cover 166 166 166 166 166 166  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100 100          
Fog lights 374            
Alloy wheels 400            
Rear spoiler 368 368   368 368    
Plus Package   100          
All Weather Package   500          
Cargo cover 108 108 108 108 108 108  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65 65          
Fog lights 243            
Alloy wheels 348            
Rear spoiler 276 276   276 276    
Plus Package   99          
All Weather Package   417          
Options (change) 1,408 1,234 166 534 534 166 0
Options (change) 1,040 965 108 384 384 108 0
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $23,498 $26,324 $28,256 $28,324 $29,724 $30,956 $16,815
Total Invoice $22,001 $24,630 $26,494 $26,485 $27,765 $28,987 $16,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda2 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,988
Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
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$23,498$26,324$28,256$28,324$29,724$30,956$16,815
Adjustments for Features-2,575-4,950-4,650-7,140-8,040-8,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,923$21,374$23,606$21,184$21,684$22,741$16,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$2,683$261$761$1,818$0
Total Invoice$22,001$24,630$26,494$26,485$27,765$28,987$16,602
Adjustments for Features-2,411-4,631-4,360-6,676-7,510-7,6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,590$19,999$22,134$19,809$20,255$21,295$16,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$409$2,544$219$665$1,705$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year2013201320132013201320132012
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$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100  $100 
Sunroof, large $1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
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 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 $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$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$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$2,950$5,325$5,025$7,515$8,415$8,590$375
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$4,950$4,650$7,140$8,040$8,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,411-4,631-4,360-6,676-7,510-7,6920

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2

Model Year20132012
ModelForesterMazda2
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in98.0 in
Length169.5 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda2 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Premium

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested12571%
Total Not Requested5029%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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