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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: $6,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMazda3ForesterForesterForester
Trims2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $16,262 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Grand Touring Package 1,795      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 198 198 198
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 1,750 1,100    
Cargo net 40 87 87 87
Universal garage door opener 75 74 74 74
All-weather floor mats 60 72 72 72
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Grand Touring Package 1,673      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 128 128 128
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,505 975    
Cargo net 32 56 56 56
Universal garage door opener 60 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 48 46 46 46
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Options (change) 5,660 1,713 613 613
Options (change) 4,950 1,371 396 396
Destination 560 825 825 825
Total Price $23,590 $30,533 $31,433 $34,433
Total Invoice $21,772 $28,418 $29,272 $32,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,478
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMazda3ForesterForesterForester
Trims2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$23,590$30,533$31,433$34,433
Adjustments for Features0-5,465-5,665-5,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$25,068$25,768$28,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$21,772$28,418$29,272$32,057
Adjustments for Features0-5,086-5,276-5,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$23,332$23,996$26,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$664$3,265

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2006201420142014
ModelMazda3ForesterForesterForester
Trims2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
CVT $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$2,100$7,565$7,765$7,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,465$5,665$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,086-5,276-5,460

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062014
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft374.7 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 headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
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 2.5i Limited

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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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