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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: $29,715

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,077

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,082

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $33,795 $25,445
Base Invoice $28,785 $31,569 $24,343
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,395 1,395  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Universal garage door opener 76 76 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199  
Door sill trim plates 38 38 125
Rear bumper protector 95 95 100
Technology Package     2,600
Cargo tray     75
Interior ambient lighting     250
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,195 1,195  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 48
All-weather floor mats 46 46 80
Universal garage door opener 49 49 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Door sill trim plates 24 24 100
Rear bumper protector 61 61 80
Technology Package     2,236
Cargo tray     60
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 2,147 2,147 3,435
Options (change) 1,680 1,680 2,904
Destination 850 850 835
Total Price $33,792 $36,792 $29,715
Total Invoice $31,315 $34,099 $28,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $525
Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,792$36,792$29,715
Adjustments for Features-4,055-4,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,737$32,537$29,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,315$34,099$28,082
Adjustments for Features-3,758-3,9440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,557$30,155$28,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162016
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$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$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,730$6,930$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,055$4,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,758-3,9440

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
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 Weight3,297 lb.2,853 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 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand 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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