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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: $27,543

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,196

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $3,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $20,750 $23,210
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $19,187 $21,449
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   275
Bodyside moldings 238 238    
Cargo cover 166 166    
Rear spoiler 367      
Cargo net 46 46 40 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 78 78
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 200   100 100
Remote start 432 432 350 350
Satellite radio 453 453 430 430
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 82 82    
Grand Touring Package     3,190  
Touring Package       1,690
Sunroof       700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   220
Bodyside moldings 155 155    
Cargo cover 108 108    
Rear spoiler 275      
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 62 62
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 189   87 87
Remote start 324 324 280 280
Satellite radio 340 340 344 344
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,600  
Universal garage door opener 54 54    
Grand Touring Package     2,934  
Touring Package       1,556
Sunroof       560
Options (change) 4,036 3,469 6,188 3,663
Options (change) 3,280 2,819 5,339 3,141
Destination 695 695 670 670
Total Price $30,726 $32,359 $27,608 $27,543
Total Invoice $28,305 $29,923 $25,196 $25,260

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $627
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $354
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,726$32,359$27,608$27,543
Adjustments for Features-5,270-5,505-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,456$26,854$26,083$27,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,398$0$1,460
Total Invoice$28,305$29,923$25,196$25,260
Adjustments for Features-4,855-5,091-1,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,450$24,832$23,804$25,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,382$0$1,456

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limitedis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,910$7,145$3,165$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,270$5,505$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,855-5,091-1,3920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in105.3 in
Length179.5 in186.8 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
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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