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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: $24,010

Mazda Mazda6 Sport   
Difference: $3,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,781

Mazda Mazda6 Sport   
Difference: $3,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelMazda6Mazda6ForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,945 $24,195 $26,495 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,954 $22,858 $24,857 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195 183 183
Fog lights 370 370    
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Cargo net 50 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69 69
Universal garage door opener 100 100 82 82
iPod integration     223 223
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 156 119 119
Fog lights 296 296    
Rear spoiler 280 280    
Cargo net 40 40 30 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39 39
Universal garage door opener 80 80 54 54
iPod integration     145 145
Options (change) 1,190 1,190 603 603
Options (change) 952 952 387 387
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $24,010 $26,260 $27,793 $29,793
Total Invoice $22,781 $24,685 $25,939 $27,789

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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: $612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year2017201720102010
ModelMazda6Mazda6ForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4184hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG24/34 MPG19/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 680, 680, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,010$26,260$27,793$29,793
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-3,795-6,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,010$24,635$23,998$23,398
Cost Above Minimum$0$625$600$0
Total Invoice$22,781$24,685$25,939$27,789
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-3,542-5,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,781$23,157$22,397$21,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$376$573$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720102010
ModelMazda6Mazda6ForesterForester
TrimSportTouring2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250$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
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop  $100$100
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights$25 $25$25
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Total Value of Features$1,325$2,950$5,120$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$3,795$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-3,542-5,965

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172010
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT

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

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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