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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: $29,933

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $111

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,603

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,390 $27,895
Base Invoice $26,219 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87
Rear spoiler 400 353
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Universal garage door opener 60 56
Rear spoiler 320 230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 793 1,524
Options (change) 634 1,196
Destination 750 625
Total Price $29,933 $30,044
Total Invoice $27,603 $27,826

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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: $654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $486
Model Year20102006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$29,933$30,044
Adjustments for Features0-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,933$29,279
Total Invoice$27,603$27,826
Adjustments for Features0-709
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,603$27,117

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Total Value of Features$4,380$5,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-709

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
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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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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