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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: $27,435

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $29,895
Base Invoice $22,952 $27,992
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 185
Tech Package 2,135  
Cargo net 40 48
All-weather floor mats 80 69
Cargo tray 60  
Rear bumper protector 50 78
Universal garage door opener 75 93
Navigation system   1,000
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 120
Tech Package 1,836  
Cargo net 32 31
All-weather floor mats 64 39
Cargo tray 48  
Rear bumper protector 40 51
Universal garage door opener 60 61
Navigation system   888
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,640 1,639
Options (change) 2,240 1,298
Destination 795 775
Total Price $27,435 $32,309
Total Invoice $25,987 $30,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year20122012
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)265, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,435$32,309
Adjustments for Features0-4,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,435$28,189
Total Invoice$25,987$30,065
Adjustments for Features0-3,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,987$26,231

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 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$2,575$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,834

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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