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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: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,574

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $27,750 $29,990
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $26,204 $28,316
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100 100
Satellite radio 445 445 430 430
Rear spoiler 353 353 435 435
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 195 195
Universal garage door opener   87 100 100
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Cargo net 30 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80 80
Satellite radio 334 334 344 344
Rear spoiler 230 230 348 348
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 156 156
Universal garage door opener   56 80 80
Options (change) 941 1,169 1,310 1,310
Options (change) 655 802 1,048 1,048
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $28,281 $29,709 $29,855 $32,095
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,563 $28,047 $30,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,379
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,564
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionA4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$28,281$29,709$29,855$32,095
Adjustments for Features-805-1650-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,476$29,544$29,855$31,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,140
Total Invoice$26,230$27,563$28,047$30,159
Adjustments for Features-747-1530-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,483$27,410$28,047$30,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$2,018

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
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 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40 $40$40
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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$5,435$4,795$4,630$4,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$165$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-747-1530-94

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082013
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in193.7 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

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

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