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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: $31,955

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,660

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,139

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $29,810
Base Invoice $26,409 $28,146
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 200
Cargo net 46 40
Universal garage door opener 82 75
All-weather floor mats 69 78
Remote start 432 350
Satellite radio 453 430
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Rear spoiler   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 160
Cargo net 30 32
Universal garage door opener 54 60
All-weather floor mats 39 62
Remote start 324 280
Satellite radio 340 344
Navigation system 1,650 1,600
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 3,065 3,573
Options (change) 2,556 2,858
Destination 695 795
Total Price $31,955 $34,178
Total Invoice $29,660 $31,799

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,940
Model Year20092012
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$31,955$34,178
Adjustments for Features-1,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$34,178
Total Invoice$29,660$31,799
Adjustments for Features-1,8010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,859$31,799

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,270$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8010

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092012
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in109.8 in
Length179.5 in193.7 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft316.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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