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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,923

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $17,370
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $16,262
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 60
Universal garage door opener 87 87 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Options (change) 583 724 3,480
Options (change) 377 468 3,101
Destination 625 625 560
Total Price $28,103 $29,244 $21,410
Total Invoice $26,003 $27,098 $19,923

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,582
Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,103$29,244$21,410
Adjustments for Features-2,700-1,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,403$27,444$21,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,003$27,098$19,923
Adjustments for Features-2,498-1,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,505$25,430$19,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0$0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Total Value of Features$5,675$4,775$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,700$1,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,498-1,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in176.6 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested165047%
Total Not Requested187553%

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