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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: $28,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,222

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,088

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,545 $29,895
Base Invoice $24,438 $27,992
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60 48
All-weather floor mats 100 69
Cargo tray 75  
Rear bumper protector 100 78
Obstacle detection, rear 450 363
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Navigation system   1,000
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48 31
All-weather floor mats 80 39
Cargo tray 60  
Rear bumper protector 80 51
Obstacle detection, rear 360 272
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Navigation system   888
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Options (change) 2,085 2,002
Options (change) 1,830 1,570
Destination 820 775
Total Price $28,450 $32,672
Total Invoice $27,088 $30,337

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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: $3,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,186
Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,450$32,672
Adjustments for Features0-1,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,450$31,527
Total Invoice$27,088$30,337
Adjustments for Features0-1,063
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,088$29,274

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$3,900$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,063

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.0 in
Length175.6 in179.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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