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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: $30,545

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,187

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,468

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $28,235
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
iPod integration 223 223  
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 200   0
Cargo net 46 46 50
Universal garage door opener 82 82  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 125
Rear spoiler 367    
Remote start 432 432 575
Satellite radio 453 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
iPod integration 145 145  
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost) 189   0
Cargo net 30 30 40
Universal garage door opener 54 54  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 100
Rear spoiler 275    
Remote start 324 324 460
Satellite radio 340 340  
Navigation system 1,647 1,650  
Options (change) 3,855 3,288 750
Options (change) 3,162 2,701 600
Destination 695 695 820
Total Price $30,545 $32,178 $31,465
Total Invoice $28,187 $29,805 $29,655

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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: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,265
Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$30,545$32,178$31,465
Adjustments for Features0-235-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,545$31,943$31,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,398$0
Total Invoice$28,187$29,805$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-218-203
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,187$29,587$29,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250$250 
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 
Engine / Motor 
CA/NE emissions (extra-cost)$0 $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,285$5,520$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$235$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-218-203

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.4 in
Length179.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,184 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft314.8 ft3

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