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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: $28,393

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,166

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,048

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,210 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,449 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 183
Touring Package 1,690  
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Remote start 350 432
Satellite radio 430 453
Sunroof 700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Universal garage door opener   82
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   238
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 119
Touring Package 1,556  
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Remote start 280 324
Satellite radio 344 340
Sunroof 560  
6-speed shiftable automatic 875  
Universal garage door opener   54
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   155
Options (change) 4,513 1,669
Options (change) 3,929 1,169
Destination 670 695
Total Price $28,393 $30,559
Total Invoice $26,048 $28,273

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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: $1,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 780, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,393$30,559
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,393$26,554
Total Invoice$26,048$28,273
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,048$24,568

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,165$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,705

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in103.0 in
Length186.8 in179.5 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,455 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.7 ft368.3 ft3

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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%

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