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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: $26,455

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $11,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,780

Mazda Mazda6 i Touring   
Difference: $10,176

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Model Year20182015
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,090 $23,845
Base Invoice $33,675 $22,528
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 195
Cargo net 68 50
Universal garage door opener 120 100
Door sill trim plates 53 125
All-weather floor mats 81 125
Rear spoiler   350
Fog lights   370
Obstacle detection, rear   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 156
Cargo net 44 40
Universal garage door opener 78 80
Door sill trim plates 34 100
All-weather floor mats 52 100
Rear spoiler   280
Fog lights   296
Obstacle detection, rear   380
Options (change) 567 1,790
Options (change) 366 1,432
Destination 915 820
Total Price $37,572 $26,455
Total Invoice $34,956 $24,780

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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: $1,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,175
Model Year20182015
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/45-19
Total Price$37,572$26,455
Adjustments for Features-12,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,372$26,455
Total Invoice$34,956$24,780
Adjustments for Features-11,3510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,605$24,780

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182015
ModelForesterMazda6
Trim2.0XT Touringi Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Navigation system$600 
Pandora internet radio connectivity $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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$12,725$525
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,3510

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20182015
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.3,183 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6 specs.

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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