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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: $31,185

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $1,406

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,482

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $1,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,995 $24,190
Base Invoice $28,084 $22,334
Navigation system 1,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo net 48  
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 240  
All-weather floor mats 69 60
Universal garage door opener 93  
Grand Touring Package   3,610
Roof rails   300
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system 888 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo net 31  
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 156  
All-weather floor mats 39 48
Universal garage door opener 61  
Grand Touring Package   3,321
Roof rails   240
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,801 6,400
Options (change) 1,403 5,553
Destination 795 595
Total Price $32,591 $31,185
Total Invoice $30,282 $28,482

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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: $2,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,749
Model Year20132007
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4212hp V6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$32,591$31,185
Adjustments for Features-3,8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,771$31,185
Total Invoice$30,282$28,482
Adjustments for Features-3,5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,733$28,482

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 XT Tourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
Folding second row seats$300 
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$6,310$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132007
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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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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested85022%

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