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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: $32,497

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,491

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,390 $29,895
Base Invoice $26,219 $27,992
Technology Package 1,980  
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Remote start 350 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Technology Package 1,584  
Navigation system 1,600 888
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Remote start 280 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Options (change) 4,848 1,827
Options (change) 3,878 1,463
Destination 750 775
Total Price $33,988 $32,497
Total Invoice $30,847 $30,230

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,096
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,110
Model Year20102012
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$33,988$32,497
Adjustments for Features0-1,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,988$30,892
Total Invoice$30,847$30,230
Adjustments for Features0-1,493
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,847$28,737

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
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
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
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 
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,080$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,493

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102012
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested100047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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