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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: $31,175

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,424

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,545 $36,090
Base Invoice $24,438 $33,675
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Touring Technology Package 2,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 60 68
Cargo tray 75  
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Touring Technology Package 2,236  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 48 44
Cargo tray 60  
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Universal garage door opener   78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Options (change) 4,810 665
Options (change) 4,166 429
Destination 820 915
Total Price $31,175 $37,670
Total Invoice $29,424 $35,019

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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: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $821
Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,175$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-5,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,175$32,535
Total Invoice$29,424$35,019
Adjustments for Features0-4,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,424$30,245

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,375$8,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,774

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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