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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: $32,895

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $3,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $31,700 $34,750
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400    
Universal garage door opener 74    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200    
Cargo net 87 50 50
Door sill trim plates 36 125 125
All-weather floor mats 72 125 125
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087    
Universal garage door opener 48    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 130    
Cargo net 56 40 40
Door sill trim plates 23 100 100
All-weather floor mats 46 100 100
Options (change) 3,067 300 300
Options (change) 2,518 240 240
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $36,887 $32,895 $35,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,634
Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$36,887$32,895$35,945
Adjustments for Features-4850-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,402$32,895$34,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201420182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,860$7,375$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4490-39

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20142018
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.4 in
Length180.9 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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