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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: $28,193

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,893

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,210 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,449 $26,116
Touring Package 1,690  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 183
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Cargo organizer 150 115
Satellite radio 430 445
Sunroof 700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Touring Package 1,556  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 119
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Cargo organizer 125 72
Satellite radio 344 334
Sunroof 560  
6-speed shiftable automatic 875  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 4,313 2,284
Options (change) 3,774 1,783
Destination 670 645
Total Price $28,193 $30,824
Total Invoice $25,893 $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: $284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,193$30,824
Adjustments for Features0-2,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,193$27,909
Total Invoice$25,893$28,544
Adjustments for Features0-2,699
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,893$25,845

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Fog lights $125
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Total Value of Features$3,105$6,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,699

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in99.4 in
Length186.8 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in68.3 in
Height56.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,455 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 Headroom36.7 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		22.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.7 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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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