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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,260 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $5,088 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,533 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $4,733 | |||
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| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $26,695 | $27,895 | $18,025 |
| Base Invoice | $24,930 | $26,116 | $16,873 |
| 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 |
| Satellite radio | 445 | 445 | 430 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 183 | 175 | |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 1,970 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 500 | ||
| 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 |
| Satellite radio | 334 | 334 | 344 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 119 | 140 | |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||
| Grand Touring Package | 1,838 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | 400 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,028 | 1,169 | 4,585 |
| Options (change) | 711 | 802 | 4,010 |
| Destination | 625 | 625 | 650 |
| Total Price | $28,348 | $29,689 | $23,260 |
| Total Invoice | $26,266 | $27,543 | $21,533 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,938 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,741 | |||
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 173hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 156hp I4 |
| Transmission | A4 | M5 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 120, 4 | 155, 7 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 215/60-16 | 215/55-17 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $28,348 | $29,689 | $23,260 |
| Adjustments for Features | -2,150 | -1,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $26,198 | $28,439 | $23,260 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,241 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $26,266 | $27,543 | $21,533 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,992 | -1,160 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,274 | $26,383 | $21,533 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,109 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition | 2.5 XT Limited | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | ||
| Stability control | $400 | ||
| Tire-pressure monitor | $75 | ||
| Traction control | $100 | ||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | $5,625 | $4,725 | $3,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $2,150 | $1,250 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,992 | -1,160 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2007 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 99.4 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 176.6 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 68.3 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 65.0 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,166 lb. | 2,809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.8 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 53.5 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.6 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.7 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 53.6 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 51.6 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 33.7 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 32.0 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 57.7 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| CD changer, in-dash | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| MP3-compatible player | 50 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 250 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1100 | 76% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 24% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | No |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | No |
| Stability control | 400 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 1300 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 1950 | 60% |
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