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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: $6,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,147

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $6,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $24,190 $34,295
Base Invoice $22,334 $32,028
Grand Touring Package 3,610  
215/45WR18 0  
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   76
Cargo net   90
Cargo cover   182
Grand Touring Package 3,321  
215/45WR18 0  
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   49
Cargo net   58
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,725 679
Options (change) 4,218 439
Destination 595 875
Total Price $29,510 $35,849
Total Invoice $27,147 $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: $656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $311
Model Year20072017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-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)215/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$29,510$35,849
Adjustments for Features0-6,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,510$28,854
Total Invoice$27,147$33,342
Adjustments for Features0-6,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,147$26,836

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072017
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Folding second row seats $300
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$3,030$10,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,506

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072017
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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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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested85022%

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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