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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: $33,370

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $4,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $31,700 $34,750
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 230    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Universal garage door opener 120    
Cargo net 68 50 50
Door sill trim plates 53 125 125
All-weather floor mats 81 125 125
Obstacle detection, rear   475  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 149    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Universal garage door opener 78    
Cargo net 44 40 40
Door sill trim plates 34 100 100
All-weather floor mats 52 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear   380  
Options (change) 797 775 300
Options (change) 515 620 240
Destination 915 895 895
Total Price $37,802 $33,370 $35,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,448
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8231, 11231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-19225/45-19
Total Price$37,802$33,370$35,945
Adjustments for Features-2,7500-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,052$33,370$34,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterMazda6Mazda6
Trim2.0XT TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Backup collision intervention$150  
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50  
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,875$6,125$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,750$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5540-32

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,653 lb.3,560 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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