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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: $25,735

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,983

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $23,195
Base Invoice $26,005 $21,717
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 200
Boost gauge 311  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 40
Universal garage door opener 87 75
All-weather floor mats 55 80
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 160
Boost gauge 203  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 32
Universal garage door opener 56 60
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Options (change) 1,035 1,790
Options (change) 671 1,516
Destination 625 750
Total Price $29,555 $25,735
Total Invoice $27,301 $23,983

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,099
Model Year20062010
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine230hp H4263hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/40-18
Total Price$29,555$25,735
Adjustments for Features-1,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,235$25,735
Total Invoice$27,301$23,983
Adjustments for Features-1,2190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,082$23,983

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,570$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2190

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in177.4 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,310 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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