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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: $22,606

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,404

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,156

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $1,625

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMazda6Mazda6ForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,945 $24,195 $21,195 $21,695
Base Invoice $20,954 $22,858 $20,015 $20,475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195 183 183
Fog lights 370 370    
Cargo net 50 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55 55
Universal garage door opener 100 100 87 87
Rear spoiler 350 350 353 353
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     42 42
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 156 119 119
Fog lights 296 296    
Cargo net 40 40 30 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 33 33
Universal garage door opener 80 80 56 56
Rear spoiler 280 280 230 230
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     28 28
Options (change) 1,190 1,190 766 766
Options (change) 952 952 496 496
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $24,010 $26,260 $22,606 $23,106
Total Invoice $22,781 $24,685 $21,156 $21,616

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,649
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,859
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMazda6Mazda6ForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4173hp H4173hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG24/34 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 4120, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$24,010$26,260$22,606$23,106
Adjustments for Features-180-1,8050-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,830$24,455$22,606$22,181
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$425$0
Total Invoice$22,781$24,685$21,156$21,616
Adjustments for Features-171-1,6970-865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,610$22,988$21,156$20,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$378$405$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMazda6Mazda6ForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 XSports 2.5 X
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents $100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50 $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Total Value of Features$3,575$5,200$3,395$4,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$1,805$0$925
Value of Feature Adjustments-171-1,6970-865

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
ModelMazda6Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.4 in99.4 in
Length191.5 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,165 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.857.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X

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

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