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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: $25,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,686

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimMazdaSpeed32.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $32,995
Base Invoice $23,143 $30,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 198
All-weather floor mats 80 72
Universal garage door opener 75 74
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 40 87
Rear bumper protector 50 92
Satellite radio 430  
Door sill trim plates   36
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 128
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Universal garage door opener 60 48
Cargo tray 48  
Cargo net 32 56
Rear bumper protector 40 59
Satellite radio 344  
Door sill trim plates   23
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 935 741
Options (change) 748 478
Destination 795 825
Total Price $25,930 $34,561
Total Invoice $24,686 $32,139

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,761
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,064
Model Year20132014
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$25,930$34,561
Adjustments for Features0-6,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,930$27,691
Total Invoice$24,686$32,139
Adjustments for Features0-6,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,686$25,750

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
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 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
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 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
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$1,750$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,389

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20132014
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
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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