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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: $26,570

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $11,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,888

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $10,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $23,945 $36,090
Base Invoice $22,621 $33,675
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 245
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 125 81
Universal garage door opener 100 120
Fog lights 370  
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 158
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 40 44
All-weather floor mats 100 52
Universal garage door opener 80 78
Fog lights 296  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Options (change) 1,790 567
Options (change) 1,432 366
Destination 835 915
Total Price $26,570 $37,572
Total Invoice $24,888 $34,956

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,050
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$26,570$37,572
Adjustments for Features0-11,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,570$25,622
Total Invoice$24,888$34,956
Adjustments for Features0-11,118
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,888$23,838

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Forester
Trimi Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$525$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,118

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,179 lb.3,653 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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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