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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: $29,660

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $6,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,274

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $6,068

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Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,910 $34,295
Base Invoice $25,757 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 199
Roof rails 300  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo organizer 150 60
All-weather floor mats 60 72
Universal garage door opener 75 76
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 129
Roof rails 240  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo organizer 125 39
All-weather floor mats 48 46
Universal garage door opener 60 49
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 1,190 679
Options (change) 957 439
Destination 560 875
Total Price $29,660 $35,849
Total Invoice $27,274 $33,342

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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: $1,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,182
Model Year20062017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Sport2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,660$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-7,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$28,054
Total Invoice$27,274$33,342
Adjustments for Features0-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,274$26,092

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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$1,930$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,250

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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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