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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: $26,445

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $4,983

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,788

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $4,502

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $23,945
Base Invoice $27,992 $22,621
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 195
Cargo net 48 50
Universal garage door opener 93 100
All-weather floor mats 69 125
Obstacle detection, rear 363 475
Rear spoiler   350
Fog lights   370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 156
Cargo net 31 40
Universal garage door opener 61 80
All-weather floor mats 39 100
Obstacle detection, rear 272 380
Rear spoiler   280
Fog lights   296
Options (change) 758 1,665
Options (change) 523 1,332
Destination 775 835
Total Price $31,428 $26,445
Total Invoice $29,290 $24,788

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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: $927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,006
Model Year20122016
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$31,428$26,445
Adjustments for Features-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,518$26,445
Total Invoice$29,290$24,788
Adjustments for Features-5,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,782$24,788

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122016
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$6,935$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5080

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20122016
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 i Touring

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

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