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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: $28,040

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,748

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $28,495
Base Invoice $24,343 $26,707
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 60 46
All-weather floor mats 100 69
Cargo tray 75 75
Rear bumper protector 100 78
Universal garage door opener 125 82
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Navigation system   1,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 48 30
All-weather floor mats 80 39
Cargo tray 60 46
Rear bumper protector 80 51
Universal garage door opener 100 54
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Navigation system   1,501
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 1,760 3,175
Options (change) 1,570 2,433
Destination 835 695
Total Price $28,040 $32,365
Total Invoice $26,748 $29,835

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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: $4,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,792
Model Year20162010
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$28,040$32,365
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,040$32,045
Total Invoice$26,748$29,835
Adjustments for Features0-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,748$29,540

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
ModelMazda3Forester
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,725$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-295

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162010
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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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