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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: $24,551

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,114

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,828

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $6,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,695 $21,195
Base Invoice $28,038 $20,015
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 125 55
Premium Package   1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 100 33
Premium Package   1,338
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 175 2,711
Options (change) 140 2,168
Destination 795 645
Total Price $30,665 $24,551
Total Invoice $28,973 $22,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574
Model Year20142008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4173hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11120, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$30,665$24,551
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,885$24,551
Total Invoice$28,973$22,828
Adjustments for Features-3,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,402$22,828

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$4,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142008
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.857.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Unbranded, 120W, 4 speakers350No
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested155044%
Total Not Requested197556%

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