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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: $29,195

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $7,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $32,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 198
Door sill trim plates 125 36
All-weather floor mats 100 72
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 50 87
Rear bumper protector 100 92
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,400
Universal garage door opener   74
Cargo cover   182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 128
Door sill trim plates 100 23
All-weather floor mats 80 46
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 40 56
Rear bumper protector 80 59
Driver Assist Technology Package   2,087
Universal garage door opener   48
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 775 3,141
Options (change) 620 2,565
Destination 920 825
Total Price $29,195 $36,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,971
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,024
Model Year20192014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$29,195$36,961
Adjustments for Features0-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,195$35,166

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192014
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
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 
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
Navigation system $600
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,325$8,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,662

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192014
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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