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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: $33,505

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,546

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,287

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,095 $29,990
Base Invoice $30,927 $28,316
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo net 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76  
All-weather floor mats 72 100
Remote start 445 350
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 224  
Technology Package   1,785
Rear spoiler   435
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo net 58 40
Universal garage door opener 49  
All-weather floor mats 46 80
Remote start 333 280
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 145  
Technology Package   1,428
Rear spoiler   348
Options (change) 1,106 2,720
Options (change) 760 2,176
Destination 850 795
Total Price $35,051 $33,505
Total Invoice $32,537 $31,287

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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: $1,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,516
Model Year20152013
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4272hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,051$33,505
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,071$33,505
Total Invoice$32,537$31,287
Adjustments for Features-2,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,771$31,287

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$6,735$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7660

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152013
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length180.9 in193.7 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft316.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft316.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested120063%
Total Not Requested70037%

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