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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: $26,275

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,586

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,415

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,717 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 185
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 80 69
Cargo tray 60  
Rear bumper protector 50 78
Universal garage door opener 75 93
Satellite radio 430 432
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 120
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Cargo tray 48  
Rear bumper protector 40 51
Universal garage door opener 60 61
Satellite radio 344 324
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,330 1,071
Options (change) 1,948 734
Destination 750 795
Total Price $26,275 $31,861
Total Invoice $24,415 $29,613

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,253
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,275$31,861
Adjustments for Features0-4,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,275$27,616
Total Invoice$24,415$29,613
Adjustments for Features0-3,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,415$25,668

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$7,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,945

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length177.4 in169.5 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 sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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