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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: $28,103

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $2,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,192

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $28,235 $25,001 $26,005
Cargo net 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 125 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Cargo net 40 30 30
All-weather floor mats 100 33 33
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 175 583 724
Options (change) 140 377 468
Destination 820 625 625
Total Price $30,890 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $29,195 $26,003 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $482
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $996
Model Year201520062006
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$30,890$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features-3,205-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,685$27,203$29,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$29,195$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features-3,029-8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,166$25,170$27,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201520062006
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$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$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,075$5,770$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,029-8330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,184 lb.3,166 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 XT Limited

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

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