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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: $31,715

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $33

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,392

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $29,695
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $28,038
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 48 48 50
Universal garage door opener 93 93  
All-weather floor mats 69 69 125
Rear spoiler 368    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 475
Remote start 432 432 575
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888  
Cargo net 31 31 40
Universal garage door opener 61 61  
All-weather floor mats 39 39 100
Rear spoiler 276    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 380
Remote start 324 324 460
Options (change) 2,558 2,190 1,225
Options (change) 2,011 1,735 980
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $31,748 $32,980 $31,715
Total Invoice $29,392 $30,614 $29,813

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $777
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,171
Model Year201320132014
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-19
Total Price$31,748$32,980$31,715
Adjustments for Features-810-9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,938$31,995$31,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$29,392$30,614$29,813
Adjustments for Features-750-9140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,642$29,700$29,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,058$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201320132014
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,135$5,310$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-9140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in111.4 in
Length169.5 in191.5 in
Width70.1 in72.4 in
Height65.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,184 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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