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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: $25,308

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $3,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $2,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $20,750 $23,210
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $19,187 $21,449
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 78 78
Cargo organizer 115 115 150 150
Satellite radio 445 445 430 430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183   275
Universal garage door opener   87    
Grand Touring Package     3,190  
Touring Package       1,690
Sunroof       700
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 62 62
Cargo organizer 72 72 125 125
Satellite radio 334 334 344 344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119   220
Universal garage door opener   56    
Grand Touring Package     2,934  
Touring Package       1,556
Sunroof       560
Options (change) 1,056 1,284 3,888 3,363
Options (change) 727 874 3,497 2,899
Destination 645 645 670 670
Total Price $28,396 $29,824 $25,308 $27,243
Total Invoice $26,302 $27,635 $23,354 $25,018

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $601
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionA4M5M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$28,396$29,824$25,308$27,243
Adjustments for Features-3,355-2,715-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,041$27,109$24,483$27,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,760
Total Invoice$26,302$27,635$23,354$25,018
Adjustments for Features-3,108-2,516-7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,194$25,119$22,593$25,018
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0$2,425

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0$0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,610$4,970$3,080$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,355$2,715$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,108-2,516-7610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in105.3 in
Length176.6 in186.8 in
Width68.3 in70.1 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested260066%
Total Not Requested135034%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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