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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: $25,693

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,911

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,732

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $25,995 $28,495
Base Invoice $17,446 $24,355 $26,707
Grand Touring Package 2,270    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183 183
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Cargo net 40 46 46
All-weather floor mats 78 69 69
Cargo tray 50   75
Rear bumper protector 50 78 78
Universal garage door opener 75 82 82
Remote start 350 432 432
Navigation system 1,950 1,800 1,800
Cargo cover   166 166
Bodyside moldings   238 238
Rear spoiler   367  
Satellite radio   453 453
Grand Touring Package 2,117    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119 119
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Cargo net 32 30 30
All-weather floor mats 62 39 39
Cargo tray 40   46
Rear bumper protector 40 51 51
Universal garage door opener 60 54 54
Remote start 280 324 324
Navigation system 1,677 1,501 1,501
Cargo cover   108 108
Bodyside moldings   155 155
Rear spoiler   275  
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 6,398 3,914 3,622
Options (change) 5,616 2,996 2,767
Destination 670 695 695
Total Price $25,693 $30,604 $32,812
Total Invoice $23,732 $28,046 $30,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,432
Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X 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$25,693$30,604$32,812
Adjustments for Features0-3,145-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,693$27,459$29,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933
Total Invoice$23,732$28,046$30,169
Adjustments for Features0-2,882-3,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,732$25,164$27,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,860

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920102010
ModelMazda3ForesterForester
Trims2.5 X 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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,450$5,595$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,145$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,882-3,145

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092010
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		43.8 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested220063%
Total Not Requested130037%
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 Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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