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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: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,001

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $29,995
Base Invoice $16,262 $28,084
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 185
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 60 69
Universal garage door opener 75 93
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750 1,000
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 120
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 48 39
Universal garage door opener 60 61
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505 888
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 5,660 1,801
Options (change) 4,950 1,403
Destination 560 795
Total Price $23,590 $32,591
Total Invoice $21,772 $30,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,886
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,757
Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,590$32,591
Adjustments for Features0-5,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$27,476
Total Invoice$21,772$30,282
Adjustments for Features0-4,753
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$25,529

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,625$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,753

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length176.6 in169.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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