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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: $23,520

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $5,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,312

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $5,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
Trimi Sporti Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $21,495 $23,945 $28,195
Base Invoice $20,525 $22,621 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195 183
Fog lights 370 370  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69
Universal garage door opener 100 100 82
iPod integration     223
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 156 119
Fog lights 296 296  
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39
Universal garage door opener 80 80 54
iPod integration     145
Options (change) 1,190 1,190 603
Options (change) 952 952 387
Destination 835 835 695
Total Price $23,520 $25,970 $29,493
Total Invoice $22,312 $24,408 $27,491

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,155
Model Year201620162009
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
Trimi Sporti Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/37 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$23,520$25,970$29,493
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-6,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,520$24,445$22,698
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0
Total Invoice$22,312$24,408$27,491
Adjustments for Features0-1,433-6,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,312$22,975$21,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$663$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201620162009
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
Trimi Sporti Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear air vents $100 
Rear wiper  $175
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50 
iPod integration  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$675$2,200$7,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$6,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,433-6,334

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,179 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 Limited

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

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