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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: $28,543

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $6,386

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,173

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,210 $32,995
Base Invoice $21,449 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 198
Touring Package 1,690  
Cargo organizer 150 60
All-weather floor mats 78 72
Cargo net 40 87
Remote start 350 436
Satellite radio 430  
Sunroof 700  
6-speed shiftable automatic 950  
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 128
Touring Package 1,556  
Cargo organizer 125 39
All-weather floor mats 62 46
Cargo net 32 56
Remote start 280 328
Satellite radio 344  
Sunroof 560  
6-speed shiftable automatic 875  
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,663 1,109
Options (change) 4,054 763
Destination 670 825
Total Price $28,543 $34,929
Total Invoice $26,173 $32,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $584
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine212hp V6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$28,543$34,929
Adjustments for Features0-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,543$28,824
Total Invoice$26,173$32,424
Adjustments for Features0-5,667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,173$26,757

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$2,630$8,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,667

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length186.8 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,455 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 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		58.7 ft374.7 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 2.0XT Touring

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

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