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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: $27,593

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $4,326

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,298

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $4,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,095 $30,095 $33,095 $20,750 $23,210
Base Invoice $26,313 $28,144 $30,927 $19,187 $21,449
Navigation Package 1,850        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199 275 275
Cargo cover 182 182 182    
Cargo net 90 90 90 40 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 78 78
Cargo organizer 60 60 60 150 150
Remote start 445 445 445 350 350
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76    
Grand Touring Package       3,190  
Navigation system       2,000  
Satellite radio       430 430
Touring Package         1,690
Sunroof         700
Navigation Package 1,600        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129 220 220
Cargo cover 118 118 118    
Cargo net 58 58 58 32 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 62 62
Cargo organizer 39 39 39 125 125
Remote start 333 333 333 280 280
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49    
Grand Touring Package       2,934  
Navigation system       1,600  
Satellite radio       344 344
Touring Package         1,556
Sunroof         560
Options (change) 2,974 1,124 1,124 6,513 3,713
Options (change) 2,372 772 772 5,597 3,179
Destination 850 850 850 670 670
Total Price $31,919 $32,069 $35,069 $27,933 $27,593
Total Invoice $29,535 $29,766 $32,549 $25,454 $25,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $826
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,919$32,069$35,069$27,933$27,593
Adjustments for Features-6,805-6,805-7,005-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,114$25,264$28,064$26,408$27,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$2,950$0$1,185
Total Invoice$29,535$29,766$32,549$25,454$25,298
Adjustments for Features-6,297-6,316-6,502-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,238$23,450$26,047$24,064$25,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$2,809$0$1,234

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelForesterForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
5-speed manual   $0$0
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
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
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0    
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 
Satellite radio$200  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Traffic + travel information$25    
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$8,535$8,535$8,735$3,255$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,805$6,805$7,005$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,297-6,316-6,502-1,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152008
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in105.3 in
Length180.9 in186.8 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height66.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,396 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 in36.7 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 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%

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%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
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%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested10071%
Total Not Requested4029%
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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