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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: $26,385

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $9,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,785

Mazda Mazda6 Touring   
Difference: $8,424

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Model Year20172017
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,295 $24,195
Base Invoice $32,028 $22,858
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 195
Cargo net 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76 100
Door sill trim plates 38 125
All-weather floor mats 72 125
Rear spoiler   350
Fog lights   370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 156
Cargo net 58 40
Universal garage door opener 49 80
Door sill trim plates 24 100
All-weather floor mats 46 100
Rear spoiler   280
Fog lights   296
Options (change) 475 1,315
Options (change) 306 1,052
Destination 875 875
Total Price $35,645 $26,385
Total Invoice $33,209 $24,785

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year20172017
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG24/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$35,645$26,385
Adjustments for Features-8,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,795$26,385
Total Invoice$33,209$24,785
Adjustments for Features-8,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,964$24,785

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172017
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,675$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,2450

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172017
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.3,179 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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