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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: $3,283

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,785

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $2,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720142014
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
TrimTouring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,195 $27,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,858 $26,232 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 198 198
Rear spoiler 350    
Door sill trim plates 125 36 36
All-weather floor mats 125 72 72
Universal garage door opener 100 74 74
Cargo net 50 87 87
Fog lights 370 381  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 128 128
Rear spoiler 280    
Door sill trim plates 100 23 23
All-weather floor mats 100 46 46
Universal garage door opener 80 48 48
Cargo net 40 56 56
Fog lights 296 285  
Options (change) 1,315 848 467
Options (change) 1,052 586 301
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $26,385 $29,668 $34,287
Total Invoice $24,785 $27,643 $31,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $912
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,051
Model Year201720142014
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
TrimTouring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/34 MPG23/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$26,385$29,668$34,287
Adjustments for Features0-4,195-7,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,385$25,473$27,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,729
Total Invoice$24,785$27,643$31,962
Adjustments for Features0-3,909-6,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,785$23,734$25,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,623

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720142014
ModelMazda6ForesterForester
TrimTouring2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,850$6,045$8,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,195$7,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,909-6,605

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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 Premium

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

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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