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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: $4,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,495

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $28,495
Base Invoice $22,952 $26,707
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
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
Satellite radio 430 453
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
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
Satellite radio 344 340
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 935 1,152
Options (change) 748 787
Destination 795 695
Total Price $25,730 $30,342
Total Invoice $24,495 $28,189

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $598
Model Year20122010
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)265, 1080, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,730$30,342
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,730$25,722
Total Invoice$24,495$28,189
Adjustments for Features0-4,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,495$23,897

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
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
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, 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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$1,825$6,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,292

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122010
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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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