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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: $2,734

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,230

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $3,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $28,235
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Door sill trim plates     125
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 941 1,169 300
Options (change) 655 802 240
Destination 645 645 820
Total Price $28,281 $29,709 $31,015
Total Invoice $26,230 $27,563 $29,295

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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: $594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,033
Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$28,281$29,709$31,015
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,641$29,709$28,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,230$27,563$29,295
Adjustments for Features-5940-2,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,636$27,563$26,669
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200820082015
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40  
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,835$5,195$7,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-2,626

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082015
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.3,184 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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