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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: $25,965

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelMazda3Forester
Trimi Grand TouringPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,245 $26,695
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 60 68
Cargo tray 75 80
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
Universal garage door opener 125 120
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
All Weather Package   500
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245
Cargo cover   172
Fog lights   382
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 48 44
Cargo tray 60 52
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
Universal garage door opener 100 78
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005  
All Weather Package   417
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158
Cargo cover   111
Fog lights   286
Options (change) 1,885 1,854
Options (change) 1,673 1,330
Destination 835 975
Total Price $25,965 $29,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,530
Model Year20162019
ModelMazda3Forester
Trimi Grand TouringPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/60-17
Total Price$25,965$29,524
Adjustments for Features0-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$28,424

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelMazda3Forester
Trimi Grand TouringPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-86

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length175.6 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,915 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft376.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested22590%
Total Not Requested2510%

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