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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: $30,620

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202008
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $27,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183
Cargo net 50 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55
Rear bumper protector 100 72
Cargo tray 75 75
Door sill trim plates 125  
AWD 1,400  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 119
Cargo net 40 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33
Rear bumper protector 80 47
Cargo tray 60 46
Door sill trim plates 100  
AWD 0  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 2,175 2,316
Options (change) 620 1,804
Destination 945 645
Total Price $30,620 $30,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,491
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,269
Model Year20202008
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$30,620$30,856
Adjustments for Features-5,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,365$30,856

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelMazda3Forester
TrimPremium2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
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 
USB port$25 
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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,150$5,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2690

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in99.4 in
Length175.6 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height56.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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