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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: $33,147

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $841

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,719

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $28,390
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,219
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48 40
Universal garage door opener 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 78
Remote start 432 350
Navigation system 1,600 2,000
Technology Package   1,980
Rear spoiler   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31 32
Universal garage door opener 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 62
Remote start 324 280
Navigation system 1,335 1,600
Technology Package   1,584
Rear spoiler   320
Options (change) 2,427 4,848
Options (change) 1,910 3,878
Destination 725 750
Total Price $33,147 $33,988
Total Invoice $30,719 $30,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,453
Model Year20112010
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$33,147$33,988
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,717$33,988
Total Invoice$30,719$30,847
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,394$30,847

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112010
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings 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 
Proximity key $250
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
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$5,610$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3250

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112010
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested112553%
Total Not Requested100047%

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