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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: $21,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,424

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,267

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $30,795 $33,795
Base Invoice $16,262 $28,785 $31,569
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 199 199
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 90 90
Universal garage door opener 75 76 76
All-weather floor mats 60 72 72
Cargo cover   182 182
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 129 129
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 58 58
Universal garage door opener 60 49 49
All-weather floor mats 48 46 46
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 3,910 619 619
Options (change) 3,445 400 400
Destination 560 850 850
Total Price $21,840 $32,264 $35,264
Total Invoice $20,267 $30,035 $32,819

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,717
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionM5CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$21,840$32,264$35,264
Adjustments for Features0-6,500-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,840$25,764$28,564
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$20,267$30,035$32,819
Adjustments for Features0-6,051-6,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,267$23,984$26,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Terrain selector $200$200
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, 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$1,575$8,075$8,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,051-6,235

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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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