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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: $30,672

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $2,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152019
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand TouringPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $26,695
Technology Package 2,080  
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 125 81
Remote start 575 455
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Eyesight Package   1,695
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230
Technology Package 1,795  
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 40 44
All-weather floor mats 100 52
Remote start 460 341
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Eyesight Package   1,412
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149
Options (change) 2,955 3,002
Options (change) 2,495 2,303
Destination 820 975
Total Price $33,670 $30,672

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,277
Model Year20152019
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand TouringPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/38 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/60-17
Total Price$33,670$30,672
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,670$30,622

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Grand TouringPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
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
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,250$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152019
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in105.1 in
Length191.5 in182.1 in
Width72.4 in71.5 in
Height57.1 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,232 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.876.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested7543%
Total Not Requested10057%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested150067%
Total Not Requested72533%

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