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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: $30,595

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $7,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $36,090
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 245
Door sill trim plates 125 53
Cargo net 50 68
Cargo tray 75  
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
AWD 1,400  
Universal garage door opener   120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 158
Door sill trim plates 100 34
Cargo net 40 44
Cargo tray 60  
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
AWD 0  
Universal garage door opener   78
Options (change) 2,175 665
Options (change) 620 429
Destination 920 915
Total Price $30,595 $37,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,122
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$30,595$37,670
Adjustments for Features0-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,595$35,135

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention $150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
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 map updates, three years $0
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,357

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20192018
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 Weight3,259 lb.3,653 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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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%

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