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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: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,337

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,195 $17,370
Base Invoice $26,409 $16,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 175
Bodyside moldings 238  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46 40
All-weather floor mats 69 60
Universal garage door opener 82 75
Satellite radio 453 430
Navigation system 1,800 1,750
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 140
Bodyside moldings 155  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30 32
All-weather floor mats 39 48
Universal garage door opener 54 60
Satellite radio 340 344
Navigation system 1,650 1,505
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Options (change) 3,037 5,660
Options (change) 2,495 4,950
Destination 695 560
Total Price $31,927 $23,590
Total Invoice $29,599 $21,772

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,262
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,049
Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4160hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,927$23,590
Adjustments for Features-4,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,852$23,590
Total Invoice$29,599$21,772
Adjustments for Features-3,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,821$21,772

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,225$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7780

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in176.6 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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