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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: $30,337

Subaru Forester Premium   
Difference: $258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremiumPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 245
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 75 80
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
AWD 1,400  
Eyesight Package   1,695
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Universal garage door opener   120
Cargo cover   172
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 158
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 40 44
Cargo tray 60 52
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
AWD 0  
Eyesight Package   1,412
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Universal garage door opener   78
Cargo cover   111
Options (change) 2,175 2,667
Options (change) 620 2,039
Destination 920 975
Total Price $30,595 $30,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,692
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,622
Model Year20192019
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremiumPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,595$30,337
Adjustments for Features-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,645$30,337

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192019
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremiumPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,300$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192019
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in105.1 in
Length175.6 in182.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height56.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200090%
Total Not Requested22510%

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