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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,458

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,818

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,223

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,810 $34,295
Base Invoice $28,146 $32,028
Technology Package 1,785  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 224
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 78 72
Cargo net 40 90
Remote start 350 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Technology Package 1,428  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 160 145
Rear spoiler 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 46
Cargo net 32 58
Remote start 280 333
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 2,853 1,106
Options (change) 2,282 760
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,458 $36,276
Total Invoice $31,223 $33,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,079
Model Year20122017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$33,458$36,276
Adjustments for Features0-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,458$31,406
Total Invoice$31,223$33,663
Adjustments for Features0-4,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,223$29,144

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,555$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,519

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length193.7 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested160084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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