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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: $27,785

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,730

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $32,995
Base Invoice $20,991 $30,836
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 198
All-weather floor mats 60 72
Universal garage door opener 75 74
Cargo tray 50  
Cargo net 40 87
Rear bumper protector 50 92
Remote start 350 436
Navigation system 1,750  
Satellite radio 430  
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo cover   182
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 128
All-weather floor mats 48 46
Universal garage door opener 60 48
Cargo tray 40  
Cargo net 32 56
Rear bumper protector 40 59
Remote start 280 328
Navigation system 1,505  
Satellite radio 344  
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,695 1,177
Options (change) 4,089 806
Destination 650 825
Total Price $27,785 $34,997
Total Invoice $25,730 $32,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,148
Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,785$34,997
Adjustments for Features0-6,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$28,972
Total Invoice$25,730$32,467
Adjustments for Features0-5,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,730$26,878

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,350$8,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,589

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,041 lb.3,624 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
43.8 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

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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