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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: $28,103

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $27,500
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Universal garage door opener 87 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 325
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 260
Options (change) 583 724 475
Options (change) 377 468 380
Destination 625 625 920
Total Price $28,103 $29,244 $28,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,588
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,108
Model Year200620062019
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4186hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$28,103$29,244$28,895
Adjustments for Features-9000-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,203$29,244$23,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062019
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
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
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,870$4,970$10,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-238

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in107.3 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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