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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: $25,755

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $5,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,176

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $4,718

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172014
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,295 $34,295 $23,645
Base Invoice $27,424 $32,028 $22,329
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 195
Cargo net 90 90 50
Universal garage door opener 76 76 100
Door sill trim plates 38 38 125
All-weather floor mats 72 72 125
Fog lights 386   370
Rear spoiler     350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 156
Cargo net 58 58 40
Universal garage door opener 49 49 80
Door sill trim plates 24 24 100
All-weather floor mats 46 46 100
Fog lights 289   296
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 861 475 1,315
Options (change) 595 306 1,052
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $31,031 $35,645 $25,755
Total Invoice $28,894 $33,209 $24,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $624
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $776
Model Year201720172014
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/27 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$31,031$35,645$25,755
Adjustments for Features-5,900-9,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,131$26,045$25,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$914$0
Total Invoice$28,894$33,209$24,176
Adjustments for Features-5,494-8,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,400$24,265$24,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201720172014
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,725$10,425$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$9,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,494-8,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20172014
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.3,183 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Touring

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

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