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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: $27,575

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,469

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,388

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,545 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,438 $26,005
Cargo net 60 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Cargo net 48 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,210 1,524
Options (change) 1,130 1,196
Destination 820 625
Total Price $27,575 $30,044
Total Invoice $26,388 $27,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,599
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,476
Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,575$30,044
Adjustments for Features-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,445$30,044
Total Invoice$26,388$27,826
Adjustments for Features-2,0380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,350$27,826

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,500$5,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0380

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.6 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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