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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: $25,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,128

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,097

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,895
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,862
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 87 125
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 175
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 56 100
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 140
Options (change) 1,028 1,169 450
Options (change) 711 802 360
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $28,348 $29,689 $25,220
Total Invoice $26,266 $27,543 $24,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,674
Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,348$29,689$25,220
Adjustments for Features-9000-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,448$29,689$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$26,266$27,543$24,097
Adjustments for Features-8340-339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,432$27,543$23,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,111$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720072017
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
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$5,670$4,770$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$355
Value of Feature Adjustments-8340-339

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072017
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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