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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: $30,044

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,621

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,826

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,990 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,316 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 183
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55
Universal garage door opener 100 87
Rear spoiler 435 353
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 119
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33
Universal garage door opener 80 56
Rear spoiler 348 230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 880 1,524
Options (change) 704 1,196
Destination 795 625
Total Price $31,665 $30,044
Total Invoice $29,815 $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: $2,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,466
Model Year20132006
ModelMazda6Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine272hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$31,665$30,044
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,665$29,529
Total Invoice$29,815$27,826
Adjustments for Features0-477
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,815$27,349

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
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 
Rearview camera$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 audio streaming$25 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Total Value of Features$4,605$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-477

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132006
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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