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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: $27,443

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,173

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $20,750 $23,210
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $19,187 $21,449
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 275 275
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240    
Cargo cover 166 166 166    
Rear spoiler 368 368      
Cargo net 48 48 48 40 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 78 78
Remote start 432 432 432 350 350
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93    
Grand Touring Package       3,190  
Satellite radio       430 430
Touring Package         1,690
Sunroof         700
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 220 220
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156    
Cargo cover 108 108 108    
Rear spoiler 276 276      
Cargo net 31 31 31 32 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 62 62
Remote start 324 324 324 280 280
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61    
Grand Touring Package       2,934  
Satellite radio       344 344
Touring Package         1,556
Sunroof         560
Options (change) 2,801 2,601 2,233 6,363 3,563
Options (change) 2,181 2,003 1,727 5,472 3,054
Destination 795 795 795 670 670
Total Price $30,591 $31,791 $33,023 $27,783 $27,443
Total Invoice $28,282 $29,384 $30,606 $25,329 $25,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $922
Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT4T4T4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6?, 7?, 7200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$30,591$31,791$33,023$27,783$27,443
Adjustments for Features-5,695-6,395-6,570-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,896$25,396$26,453$26,258$27,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0$1,185
Total Invoice$28,282$29,384$30,606$25,329$25,173
Adjustments for Features-5,265-5,911-6,089-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,017$23,473$24,517$23,939$25,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$456$1,500$0$1,234

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Total Value of Features$7,085$7,785$7,960$2,915$1,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,695$6,395$6,570$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,265-5,911-6,089-1,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in105.3 in
Length169.5 in186.8 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,396 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 in36.7 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 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90080%
Total Not Requested22520%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

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

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 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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