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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: $24,303

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,941

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,670

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $27,895
Base Invoice $21,286 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Universal garage door opener 75 87
Rear spoiler   353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Universal garage door opener 60 56
Rear spoiler   230
Options (change) 893 724
Options (change) 714 468
Destination 670 625
Total Price $24,303 $29,244
Total Invoice $22,670 $27,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,491
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$24,303$29,244
Adjustments for Features0-3,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,303$26,074
Total Invoice$22,670$27,098
Adjustments for Features0-2,937
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,670$24,161

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,937

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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