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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: $29,230

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $929

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,930

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $968

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Model Year20062006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,910 $27,895
Base Invoice $25,757 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 183
Roof rails 300  
All-weather floor mats 60 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87
Cargo organizer 150 115
Cargo net   46
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 119
Roof rails 240  
All-weather floor mats 48 33
Universal garage door opener 60 56
Cargo organizer 125 72
Cargo net   30
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 760 1,639
Options (change) 613 1,268
Destination 560 625
Total Price $29,230 $30,159
Total Invoice $26,930 $27,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,236
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,035
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,230$30,159
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,230$27,994
Total Invoice$26,930$27,898
Adjustments for Features0-2,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,930$25,895

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Total Value of Features$2,705$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,003

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in99.4 in
Length187.8 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,706 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.7 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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