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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: $31,710

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720202020
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
TrimsLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,190 $31,095 $34,595
Grand Touring Package 3,610    
215/45WR18 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 245 245
Navigation system 2,000 1,350  
All-weather floor mats 60 81 81
Remote start 350 455 455
Roof rails 300    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net   68 68
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Grand Touring Package 3,321    
215/45WR18 0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 158 158
Navigation system 1,600 1,156  
All-weather floor mats 48 52 52
Remote start 280 341 341
Roof rails 240    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net   44 44
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 6,925 2,319 969
Options (change) 5,973 1,829 673
Destination 595 1,010 1,010
Total Price $31,710 $34,424 $36,574

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,629
Model Year200720202020
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
TrimsLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-7CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,710$34,424$36,574
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-8,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,710$29,574$27,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720202020
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
TrimsLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Total Value of Features$3,140$7,990$12,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$8,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-400-410

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072020
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in105.1 in
Length187.8 in182.1 in
Width70.1 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,405 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.7 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.5 ft376.1 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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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