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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: $31,510

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $1,081

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,749

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $1,533

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $27,910
Base Invoice $28,084 $25,757
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 175
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Bodyside moldings 240  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo cover 166  
All-weather floor mats 69 60
Universal garage door opener 93 75
Satellite radio   430
Roof rails   300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 140
Navigation system 888 1,600
Bodyside moldings 156  
Cargo net 31  
Cargo cover 108  
All-weather floor mats 39 48
Universal garage door opener 61 60
Satellite radio   344
Roof rails   240
Options (change) 1,801 3,040
Options (change) 1,403 2,432
Destination 795 560
Total Price $32,591 $31,510
Total Invoice $30,282 $28,749

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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: $3,539
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,760
Model Year20132006
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4215hp V6
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,591$31,510
Adjustments for Features-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,971$31,510
Total Invoice$30,282$28,749
Adjustments for Features-4,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,989$28,749

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,010$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2930

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132006
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in105.3 in
Length169.5 in187.8 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft360.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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