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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: $24,960

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820192019
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
TrimsLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $30,795 $34,295
Grand Touring Package 1,970    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 245 245
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Cargo net 40 68 68
Cargo tray 50    
All-weather floor mats 60 81 81
Rear bumper protector 50 98 98
Universal garage door opener 75 120 120
Remote start 350 455 455
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750 1,350  
Grand Touring Package 1,838    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 158 158
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Cargo net 32 44 44
Cargo tray 40    
All-weather floor mats 48 52 52
Rear bumper protector 40 63 63
Universal garage door opener 60 78 78
Remote start 280 341 341
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505 1,156  
Options (change) 6,285 2,417 1,067
Options (change) 5,475 1,892 736
Destination 650 975 975
Total Price $24,960 $34,187 $36,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,637
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,746
Model Year200820192019
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
TrimsLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4182hp H4182hp H4
TransmissionM5CVT-7CVT-7
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$24,960$34,187$36,337
Adjustments for Features0-5,680-9,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,960$28,507$26,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,910$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820192019
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
TrimsLimitedTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Terrain selector $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $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
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
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,270$7,950$12,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,680$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476-459

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082019
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in182.1 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft376.1 ft3

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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 headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Touring

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

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