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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: $30,431

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $31,050 $33,900
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Satellite radio 445    
Cargo net 46 50 50
Cargo tray 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 55 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 325 325
Universal garage door opener 87    
Door sill trim plates   125 125
4-speed automatic 909    
Satellite radio 334    
Cargo net 30 40 40
Cargo tray 46 60 60
All-weather floor mats 33 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 260 260
Universal garage door opener 56    
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 1,891 675 675
Options (change) 1,527 540 540
Destination 645 995 995
Total Price $30,431 $32,720 $35,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,978
Model Year200820212021
ModelForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,431$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-4,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,431$27,915$30,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820212021
ModelForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,145$10,950$10,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,805$4,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-225-207

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082021
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.3,371 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 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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