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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: $31,535

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $3,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212007
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
TrimLimitedTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,395 $34,895 $24,190
Navigation system 1,350   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Cargo net 68 68  
All-weather floor mats 81 81 60
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Remote start 455 455 350
Grand Touring Package     3,610
Roof rails     300
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system 1,156   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Cargo net 44 44  
All-weather floor mats 52 52 48
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Remote start 341 341 280
Grand Touring Package     3,321
Roof rails     240
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,319 969 6,750
Options (change) 1,829 673 5,833
Destination 1,050 1,050 595
Total Price $34,764 $36,914 $31,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,455
Model Year202120212007
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
TrimLimitedTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine182hp H4182hp H4212hp V6
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,764$36,914$31,535
Adjustments for Features-4,850-8,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,914$28,004$31,535
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year202120212007
ModelForesterForesterMazda6
TrimLimitedTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $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
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,990$12,050$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,850$8,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-402-4160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20212007
ModelForesterMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in105.3 in
Length182.1 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height67.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,405 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 in38.6 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 ft333.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft360.5 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 s

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

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