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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: $31,660

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $2,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,874

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $3,222

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Model Year20062014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,910 $32,995
Base Invoice $25,757 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 198
Navigation system 2,000  
Roof rails 300  
Cargo organizer 150 60
All-weather floor mats 60 72
Universal garage door opener 75 74
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net   87
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 128
Navigation system 1,600  
Roof rails 240  
Cargo organizer 125 39
All-weather floor mats 48 46
Universal garage door opener 60 48
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net   56
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,190 673
Options (change) 2,557 435
Destination 560 825
Total Price $31,660 $34,493
Total Invoice $28,874 $32,096

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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: $2,497
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,738
Model Year20062014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,660$34,493
Adjustments for Features0-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,660$29,163
Total Invoice$28,874$32,096
Adjustments for Features0-4,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,874$27,136

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$2,030$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,960

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,706 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.7 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.5 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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