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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: $25,730

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,952 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Cargo net 40 46
All-weather floor mats 80 55
Rear bumper protector 50 72
Cargo tray 60 75
Universal garage door opener 75 87
Satellite radio 430 445
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Boost gauge   311
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
Cargo net 32 30
All-weather floor mats 64 33
Rear bumper protector 40 47
Cargo tray 48 46
Universal garage door opener 60 56
Satellite radio 344 334
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Boost gauge   203
Options (change) 935 2,627
Options (change) 748 2,007
Destination 795 645
Total Price $25,730 $31,167
Total Invoice $24,495 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,717
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $839
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$25,730$31,167
Adjustments for Features0-3,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$27,447
Total Invoice$24,495$28,768
Adjustments for Features0-3,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,495$25,334

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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$3,175$6,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,434

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length177.4 in176.6 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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