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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,348

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $31,700 $34,750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125 125
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100 100
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Options (change) 1,028 1,169 175 175
Options (change) 711 802 140 140
Destination 625 625 895 895
Total Price $28,348 $29,689 $32,770 $35,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,618
Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$28,348$29,689$32,770$35,820
Adjustments for Features-9000-6,405-7,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,448$29,689$26,365$28,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2007200720182018
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rearview camera  $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$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$325  
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $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$25  
Compass$0$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$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,995$5,095$11,500$12,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$6,405$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-202-221

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20072018
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in111.4 in
Length176.6 in191.5 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,241 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft314.8 ft3

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