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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,725

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,236

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $26,495
Base Invoice $30,836 $25,345
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,400  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 87 60
All-weather floor mats 72 100
Universal garage door opener 74 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198  
Door sill trim plates 36 125
Rear bumper protector 92 100
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Cargo tray   75
Interior ambient lighting   250
Driver Assist Technology Package 2,087  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 56 48
All-weather floor mats 46 80
Universal garage door opener 48 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128  
Door sill trim plates 23 100
Rear bumper protector 59 80
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Cargo tray   60
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,141 3,435
Options (change) 2,565 2,904
Destination 825 795
Total Price $36,961 $30,725
Total Invoice $34,226 $29,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,455
Model Year20142014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,961$30,725
Adjustments for Features-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,016$30,725
Total Invoice$34,226$29,044
Adjustments for Features-2,7270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,499$29,044

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,570$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7270

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142014
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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