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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: $30,709

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,836

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $35,400 $27,895
Cargo net 50 50 46
All-weather floor mats 125 125 55
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
4-speed automatic     1,000
Rear spoiler     353
Universal garage door opener     87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Satellite radio     445
Cargo net 40 40 30
All-weather floor mats 100 100 33
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
4-speed automatic     909
Rear spoiler     230
Universal garage door opener     56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Satellite radio     334
Options (change) 300 300 2,169
Options (change) 240 240 1,711
Destination 945 945 645
Total Price $33,545 $36,645 $30,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,495
Model Year202020202008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19215/55-17
Total Price$33,545$36,645$30,709
Adjustments for Features-5,180-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,365$30,215$30,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,150$12,400$5,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-183-2080

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
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 Weight3,580 lb.3,350 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 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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