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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: $27,443

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $6,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedTouringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $20,750 $23,210
Navigation system 1,350   2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 275 275
Cargo net 68 68 40 40
All-weather floor mats 81 81 78 78
Remote start 455 455 350 350
Universal garage door opener 120 120    
Grand Touring Package     3,190  
Satellite radio     430 430
Touring Package       1,690
Sunroof       700
Navigation system 1,156   1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 220 220
Cargo net 44 44 32 32
All-weather floor mats 52 52 62 62
Remote start 341 341 280 280
Universal garage door opener 78 78    
Grand Touring Package     2,934  
Satellite radio     344 344
Touring Package       1,556
Sunroof       560
Options (change) 2,319 969 6,363 3,563
Options (change) 1,829 673 5,472 3,054
Destination 975 975 670 670
Total Price $34,089 $36,239 $27,783 $27,443

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,818
Model Year2019201920082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedTouringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$34,089$36,239$27,783$27,443
Adjustments for Features-7,525-11,585-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,564$24,654$26,258$27,443
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0$1,185

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2019201920082008
ModelForesterForesterMazda6Mazda6
TrimLimitedTouringis
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manual  $0$0
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access $10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key $250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights $1000  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$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  
Total Value of Features$9,065$13,125$3,065$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,525$11,585$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-619-527-1,3900

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20192008
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in105.3 in
Length182.1 in186.8 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,396 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested310078%
Total Not Requested85022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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