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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: $31,940

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,035

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $29,995
Base Invoice $28,235 $28,084
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Obstacle detection, rear 475 363
Remote start 575 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Navigation system   1,600
Cargo net 40 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Obstacle detection, rear 380 272
Remote start 460 324
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 1,225 2,790
Options (change) 980 2,182
Destination 820 725
Total Price $31,940 $33,510
Total Invoice $30,035 $30,991

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $207
Model Year20152011
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$31,940$33,510
Adjustments for Features0-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$32,700
Total Invoice$30,035$30,991
Adjustments for Features0-749
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,035$30,242

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi 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 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-749

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152011
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in103.0 in
Length191.5 in179.5 in
Width72.4 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.868.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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