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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: $32,428

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,467

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,300 $35,400 $29,895
Cargo net 50 50 48
All-weather floor mats 125 125 69
Obstacle detection, rear 475   363
Navigation system     1,000
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Cargo net 40 40 31
All-weather floor mats 100 100 39
Obstacle detection, rear 380   272
Navigation system     888
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Options (change) 650 175 1,758
Options (change) 520 140 1,411
Destination 945 945 775
Total Price $33,895 $36,520 $32,428

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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: $1,248
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,203
Model Year202020202012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19225/55-17
Total Price$33,895$36,520$32,428
Adjustments for Features-2,715-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,180$32,805$32,428
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020202012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Forester
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignature2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
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 
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
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 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,925$9,925$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-117-1100

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202012
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 Weight3,580 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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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