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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: $31,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,808

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,660

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,330 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,482 $26,409
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,760  
Grand Touring Package 4,135  
235/45WR18 0  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Remote start 350 432
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Cargo net 40 46
Rear spoiler 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Satellite radio   453
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,408  
Grand Touring Package 3,806  
235/45WR18 0  
Navigation system 1,600 1,650
Remote start 280 324
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Cargo net 32 30
Rear spoiler 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 8,763 3,065
Options (change) 7,188 2,556
Destination 670 695
Total Price $33,763 $31,955
Total Invoice $30,340 $29,660

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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: $2,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,181
Model Year20092009
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,763$31,955
Adjustments for Features0-540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,763$31,415
Total Invoice$30,340$29,660
Adjustments for Features0-501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,340$29,159

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,655$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-501

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092009
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length193.7 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.668.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested240054%
Total Not Requested205046%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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