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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: $25,755

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $5,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,176

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $4,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
Trimi Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,645 $29,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $22,329 $27,424 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 199 199
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 125 38 38
All-weather floor mats 125 72 72
Universal garage door opener 100 76 76
Cargo net 50 90 90
Fog lights 370 386  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 129 129
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 100 24 24
All-weather floor mats 100 46 46
Universal garage door opener 80 49 49
Cargo net 40 58 58
Fog lights 296 289  
Options (change) 1,315 861 475
Options (change) 1,052 595 306
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $25,755 $31,031 $35,645
Total Invoice $24,176 $28,894 $33,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year201420172017
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
Trimi Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG23/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$25,755$31,031$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-5,900-9,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,755$25,131$26,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$914
Total Invoice$24,176$28,894$33,209
Adjustments for Features0-5,494-8,944
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,176$23,400$24,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$865

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201420172017
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
Trimi Touring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$825$6,725$10,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,900$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,494-8,944

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142017
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,183 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.874.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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