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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: $30,595

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $261

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $27,500
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 75
All-weather floor mats 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 325
Rear bumper protector 72 100
Universal garage door opener 87  
Satellite radio 445  
Door sill trim plates   125
AWD   1,400
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Cargo net 30 40
Cargo tray 46 60
All-weather floor mats 33 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 260
Rear bumper protector 47 80
Universal garage door opener 56  
Satellite radio 334  
Door sill trim plates   100
AWD   0
Options (change) 2,316 2,175
Options (change) 1,804 620
Destination 645 920
Total Price $30,856 $30,595

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,290
Model Year20082019
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4186hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,856$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,856$25,340

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Full-size spare tire$225 
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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,895$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-265

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
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 Weight3,350 lb.3,259 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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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