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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: $26,735

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $4,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,065

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $4,225

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Model Year20172012
ModelMazda6Forester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,195 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,858 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 185
Fog lights 370  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 50 48
All-weather floor mats 125 69
Universal garage door opener 100 93
Obstacle detection, rear 475 363
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 120
Fog lights 296  
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 40 31
All-weather floor mats 100 39
Universal garage door opener 80 61
Obstacle detection, rear 380 272
Options (change) 1,665 758
Options (change) 1,332 523
Destination 875 775
Total Price $26,735 $31,428
Total Invoice $25,065 $29,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $817
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda6Forester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$26,735$31,428
Adjustments for Features0-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,735$26,018
Total Invoice$25,065$29,290
Adjustments for Features0-5,042
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,065$24,248

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda6Forester
TrimTouring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$1,625$7,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,042

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172012
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 Touring

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

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