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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: $7,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $33,795
Base Invoice $22,952 $31,569
Tech Package 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 199
All-weather floor mats 80 72
Cargo tray 60  
Universal garage door opener 75 76
Cargo net 40 90
Rear bumper protector 50 95
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo cover   182
Tech Package 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 129
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Cargo tray 48  
Universal garage door opener 60 49
Cargo net 32 58
Rear bumper protector 40 61
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 2,640 752
Options (change) 2,240 485
Destination 795 850
Total Price $27,435 $35,397
Total Invoice $25,987 $32,904

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,757
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,079
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-18
Total Price$27,435$35,397
Adjustments for Features0-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,435$30,192
Total Invoice$25,987$32,904
Adjustments for Features0-4,838
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,987$28,066

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,875$8,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,838

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft374.7 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 system600No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107548%
Total Not Requested115052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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