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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: $31,510

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $717

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,749

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,910 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,757 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 183
Roof rails 300  
All-weather floor mats 60 69
Universal garage door opener 75 82
Satellite radio 430 453
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Cargo net   46
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 119
Roof rails 240  
All-weather floor mats 48 39
Universal garage door opener 60 54
Satellite radio 344 340
Navigation system 1,600 1,501
Cargo net   30
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 3,040 3,037
Options (change) 2,432 2,346
Destination 560 695
Total Price $31,510 $32,227
Total Invoice $28,749 $29,748

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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: $2,963
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,398
Model Year20062010
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$31,510$32,227
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,510$28,547
Total Invoice$28,749$29,748
Adjustments for Features0-3,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,749$26,351

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,990$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,397

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062010
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in103.0 in
Length187.8 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,706 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.7 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.5 ft368.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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