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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: $29,510

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $1,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,147

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $1,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,190 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,334 $26,116
Grand Touring Package 3,610  
215/45WR18 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 183
Roof rails 300  
All-weather floor mats 60 55
Cargo organizer 150 115
Satellite radio 430 445
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Grand Touring Package 3,321  
215/45WR18 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 119
Roof rails 240  
All-weather floor mats 48 33
Cargo organizer 125 72
Satellite radio 344 334
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 4,725 2,284
Options (change) 4,218 1,783
Destination 595 645
Total Price $29,510 $30,824
Total Invoice $27,147 $28,544

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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: $726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $492
Model Year20072008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$29,510$30,824
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$28,784
Total Invoice$27,147$28,544
Adjustments for Features0-1,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,147$26,655

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Total Value of Features$3,705$5,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,889

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072008
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%

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