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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: $24,010

Mazda Mazda6 Sport   
Difference: $3,783

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,781

Mazda Mazda6 Sport   
Difference: $3,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,495 $28,495 $21,945 $24,195
Base Invoice $24,857 $26,707 $20,954 $22,858
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 195 195
iPod integration 223 223    
Cargo net 46 46 50 50
Universal garage door opener 82 82 100 100
All-weather floor mats 69 69 125 125
Rear spoiler     350 350
Fog lights     370 370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 156 156
iPod integration 145 145    
Cargo net 30 30 40 40
Universal garage door opener 54 54 80 80
All-weather floor mats 39 39 100 100
Rear spoiler     280 280
Fog lights     296 296
Options (change) 603 603 1,190 1,190
Options (change) 387 387 952 952
Destination 695 695 875 875
Total Price $27,793 $29,793 $24,010 $26,260
Total Invoice $25,939 $27,789 $22,781 $24,685

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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: $612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $957
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4224hp H4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/24 MPG24/34 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 680, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$27,793$29,793$24,010$26,260
Adjustments for Features-3,795-6,3950-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,998$23,398$24,010$24,635
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$0$625
Total Invoice$25,939$27,789$22,781$24,685
Adjustments for Features-3,542-5,9650-1,528
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,397$21,824$22,781$23,157
Cost Above Minimum$573$0$0$376

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSportTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Sunroof, large $1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$5,120$7,720$1,325$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,795$6,395$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,542-5,9650-1,528

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102017
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 Weight3,440 lb.3,179 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 Sport

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 Touring

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

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