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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: $29,230

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $5,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,930

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport   
Difference: $5,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,095 $27,910
Base Invoice $30,927 $25,757
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 175
Cargo net 90  
Cargo cover 182  
All-weather floor mats 72 60
Universal garage door opener 76 75
Cargo organizer 60 150
Roof rails   300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 140
Cargo net 58  
Cargo cover 118  
All-weather floor mats 46 48
Universal garage door opener 49 60
Cargo organizer 39 125
Roof rails   240
Options (change) 679 760
Options (change) 439 613
Destination 850 560
Total Price $34,624 $29,230
Total Invoice $32,216 $26,930

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $636
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $325
Model Year20152006
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4215hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,624$29,230
Adjustments for Features-6,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,594$29,230
Total Invoice$32,216$26,930
Adjustments for Features-5,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,605$26,930

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,560$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6110

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152006
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.3 in
Length180.9 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft360.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%

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