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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: $32,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,342

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,810 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,146 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 185
Navigation system 2,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 78 69
Universal garage door opener 75 93
Remote start 350 432
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 120
Navigation system 1,600 888
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 62 39
Universal garage door opener 60 61
Remote start 280 324
Satellite radio 344  
Options (change) 3,573 1,827
Options (change) 2,858 1,463
Destination 795 795
Total Price $34,178 $32,617
Total Invoice $31,799 $30,342

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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: $4,566
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,252
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,178$32,617
Adjustments for Features0-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,178$29,612
Total Invoice$31,799$30,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,799$27,547

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
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 
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 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Total Value of Features$2,980$5,985
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,795

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in103.0 in
Length193.7 in169.5 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
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 information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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