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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: $31,617

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forester
TrimTurboPremium Plus2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $29,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 185
Cargo net 50 50 48
All-weather floor mats 100 100 69
Cargo tray 75 75  
Universal garage door opener     93
Satellite radio     432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 120
Cargo net 40 40 31
All-weather floor mats 80 80 39
Cargo tray 60 60  
Universal garage door opener     61
Satellite radio     324
Options (change) 550 550 827
Options (change) 440 440 575
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $32,595 $35,445 $31,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,927
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,147
Model Year202120212013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forester
TrimTurboPremium Plus2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$32,595$35,445$31,617
Adjustments for Features-2,905-2,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,690$32,540$31,617
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202120212013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Forester
TrimTurboPremium Plus2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power release, second row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,250$9,250$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$2,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-128-1180

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212013
ModelMazda3Forester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in103.0 in
Length175.6 in169.5 in
Width70.7 in70.1 in
Height56.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

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

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