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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: $25,645

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,437

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,599

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Model Year20172009
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 183
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 100 69
Cargo tray 75 75
Rear bumper protector 100 78
Universal garage door opener 125 82
Cargo cover   166
iPod integration   223
Satellite radio   453
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 119
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 80 39
Cargo tray 60 46
Rear bumper protector 80 51
Universal garage door opener 100 54
Cargo cover   108
iPod integration   145
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 875 1,375
Options (change) 700 932
Destination 875 695
Total Price $25,645 $30,265
Total Invoice $24,437 $28,036

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,658
Model Year20172009
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 980, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$25,645$30,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,645$28,170
Total Invoice$24,437$28,036
Adjustments for Features0-1,941
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,437$26,095

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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
Total Value of Features$3,325$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,941

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172009
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 Weight2,989 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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