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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: $26,295

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,119

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,151

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Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,116
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Universal garage door opener   87
Rear spoiler   353
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 119
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Universal garage door opener   56
Rear spoiler   230
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 1,525 1,969
Options (change) 1,382 1,529
Destination 875 625
Total Price $26,295 $30,489
Total Invoice $25,119 $28,270

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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: $5,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$26,295$30,489
Adjustments for Features-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,040$30,489
Total Invoice$25,119$28,270
Adjustments for Features-1,1990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,920$28,270

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$6,675$5,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length175.6 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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