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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: $28,583

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,602

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,870

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,330 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,482 $26,116
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,760  
Touring Package 1,030  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Rear spoiler 400 353
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87
4-speed automatic   1,000
Satellite radio   445
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,408  
Touring Package 948  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 0 119
Rear spoiler 0 230
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Universal garage door opener 0 56
4-speed automatic   909
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 3,583 2,169
Options (change) 2,450 1,711
Destination 670 645
Total Price $28,583 $30,709
Total Invoice $25,602 $28,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $515
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,583$30,709
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,583$28,169
Total Invoice$25,602$28,472
Adjustments for Features0-2,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,602$26,117

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Total Value of Features$4,230$6,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,355

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in99.4 in
Length193.7 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		16.657.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135066%
Total Not Requested70034%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested97566%
Total Not Requested50034%

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 control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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