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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: $30,765

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,027

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,084

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $33,795
Base Invoice $24,343 $31,569
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Technology Package 2,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125 38
All-weather floor mats 100 72
Cargo tray 75  
Universal garage door opener 125 76
Cargo net 60 90
Rear bumper protector 100 95
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Cargo cover   182
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Technology Package 2,236  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100 24
All-weather floor mats 80 46
Cargo tray 60  
Universal garage door opener 100 49
Cargo net 48 58
Rear bumper protector 80 61
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 4,485 2,147
Options (change) 3,906 1,680
Destination 835 850
Total Price $30,765 $36,792
Total Invoice $29,084 $34,099

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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: $2,822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,045
Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,765$36,792
Adjustments for Features0-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$33,587
Total Invoice$29,084$34,099
Adjustments for Features0-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,084$31,129

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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 
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
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
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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$3,625$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,970

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162016
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.3,624 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested155073%
Total Not Requested57527%

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