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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: $24,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,768

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,680 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $16,551 $24,330 $26,409
Grand Touring Package 2,215    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 183 183
Navigation system 1,750 1,800 1,800
Satellite radio 430 453 453
Remote start 350 432 432
Universal garage door opener 75 82 82
All-weather floor mats 60 69 69
Cargo net 40 46 46
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear spoiler   367  
Grand Touring Package 2,065    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 119 119
Navigation system 1,505 1,647 1,650
Satellite radio 344 340 340
Remote start 280 324 324
Universal garage door opener 60 54 54
All-weather floor mats 48 39 39
Cargo net 32 30 30
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear spoiler   275  
Options (change) 6,430 3,836 3,469
Options (change) 5,622 3,091 2,819
Destination 595 695 695
Total Price $24,705 $30,526 $32,359
Total Invoice $22,768 $28,116 $29,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,295
Model Year200720092009
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM5T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$24,705$30,526$32,359
Adjustments for Features0-3,315-3,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,705$27,211$28,884
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673
Total Invoice$22,768$28,116$29,923
Adjustments for Features0-3,053-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,768$25,063$26,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,647

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200720092009
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,715$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,053-3,213

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072009
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length176.6 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,251 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested265067%
Total Not Requested130033%
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 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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