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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,923

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $16,262 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175   183
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 60 55 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87 87
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140   119
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Cargo net 32 30 30
All-weather floor mats 48 33 33
Universal garage door opener 60 56 56
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 3,480 583 724
Options (change) 3,101 377 468
Destination 560 625 625
Total Price $21,410 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $19,923 $26,003 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,582
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionM5A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$21,410$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features0-2,700-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,410$25,403$27,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$19,923$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features0-2,498-1,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,923$23,505$25,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,925

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
4-speed automatic $800 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$2,975$5,675$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,700$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,498-1,668

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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