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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: $34,378

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $509

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,959

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,810 $32,995
Base Invoice $28,146 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 198
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200
Navigation system 2,000  
Rear spoiler 400  
All-weather floor mats 78 72
Universal garage door opener 75 74
Cargo net 40 87
Remote start 350 436
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 128
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 160 130
Navigation system 1,600  
Rear spoiler 320  
All-weather floor mats 62 46
Universal garage door opener 60 48
Cargo net 32 56
Remote start 280 328
Satellite radio 344  
Options (change) 3,773 1,067
Options (change) 3,018 736
Destination 795 825
Total Price $34,378 $34,887
Total Invoice $31,959 $32,397

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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: $3,246
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,049
Model Year20122014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$34,378$34,887
Adjustments for Features0-3,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,378$31,132
Total Invoice$31,959$32,397
Adjustments for Features0-3,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,959$28,910

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$3,030$6,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,487

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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
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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