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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: $32,046

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $724

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $31,700 $34,750
Navigation system 1,800    
iPod integration 223    
Universal garage door opener 82    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Satellite radio 453    
Cargo net 46 50 50
All-weather floor mats 69 125 125
Navigation system 1,501    
iPod integration 145    
Universal garage door opener 54    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Satellite radio 340    
Cargo net 30 40 40
All-weather floor mats 39 100 100
Options (change) 2,856 175 175
Options (change) 2,228 140 140
Destination 695 895 895
Total Price $32,046 $32,770 $35,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,729
Model Year201020182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$32,046$32,770$35,820
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,046$29,390$31,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201020182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,470$8,850$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107-134

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20102018
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.3,560 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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