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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: $25,355

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,086

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,283 $23,766
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Cargo net 46 46 40 40
Cargo tray 75 75 60 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 80 80
Satellite radio 445 445 430  
Rear bumper protector 72 72 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 200 200
Universal garage door opener   87 75 75
Fog lights     325  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Cargo net 30 30 32 32
Cargo tray 46 46 48 48
All-weather floor mats 33 33 64 64
Satellite radio 334 334 344  
Rear bumper protector 47 47 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 160 160
Universal garage door opener   56 60 60
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 1,088 1,316 1,260 505
Options (change) 748 895 1,008 404
Destination 645 645 795 795
Total Price $28,428 $29,856 $25,355 $26,150
Total Invoice $26,323 $27,656 $24,086 $24,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,658
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,428$29,856$25,355$26,150
Adjustments for Features-810-1700-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,618$29,686$25,355$25,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$305$0
Total Invoice$26,323$27,656$24,086$24,965
Adjustments for Features-750-1570-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,499$24,086$23,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$171$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Total Value of Features$5,685$5,045$4,875$5,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$170$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-750-1570-1,050

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,166 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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