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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: $26,385

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $9,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,785

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $8,424

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Model Year20172017
ModelMazda6Forester
TrimTouring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,195 $34,295
Base Invoice $22,858 $32,028
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 199
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 125 38
All-weather floor mats 125 72
Universal garage door opener 100 76
Cargo net 50 90
Fog lights 370  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 129
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 100 24
All-weather floor mats 100 46
Universal garage door opener 80 49
Cargo net 40 58
Fog lights 296  
Options (change) 1,315 475
Options (change) 1,052 306
Destination 875 875
Total Price $26,385 $35,645
Total Invoice $24,785 $33,209

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year20172017
ModelMazda6Forester
TrimTouring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/55-18
Total Price$26,385$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,385$26,795
Total Invoice$24,785$33,209
Adjustments for Features0-8,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,785$24,964

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
ModelMazda6Forester
TrimTouring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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, low-speed$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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$825$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,245

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172017
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.3,624 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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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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