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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: $27,740

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,701

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,840

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $21,717 $26,409
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Tech Package 1,895  
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 80 69
Cargo tray 60 75
Rear bumper protector 50 78
Universal garage door opener 75 82
Cargo cover   166
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
Tech Package 1,630  
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Cargo tray 48 46
Rear bumper protector 40 51
Universal garage door opener 60 54
Cargo cover   108
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 3,795 2,952
Options (change) 3,234 2,437
Destination 750 695
Total Price $27,740 $31,842
Total Invoice $25,701 $29,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,740$31,842
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,740$28,747
Total Invoice$25,701$29,541
Adjustments for Features0-2,871
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,701$26,670

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,871

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102009
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length177.4 in179.5 in
Width69.1 in70.1 in
Height57.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 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 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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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