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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: $28,170

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,791

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,619

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,862 $30,836
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125 36
All-weather floor mats 100 72
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 50 87
Rear bumper protector 100 92
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   198
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100 23
All-weather floor mats 80 46
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 40 56
Rear bumper protector 80 59
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   128
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 3,400 3,141
Options (change) 2,882 2,565
Destination 875 825
Total Price $28,170 $36,961
Total Invoice $26,619 $34,226

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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: $5,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,625
Model Year20172014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,170$36,961
Adjustments for Features0-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$33,741
Total Invoice$26,619$34,226
Adjustments for Features0-2,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,619$31,244

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
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 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
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
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,725$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,982

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172014
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 Weight2,989 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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