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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: $24,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,821

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,768

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102007
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $17,680
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $16,551
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 175
Rear spoiler 367    
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Cargo net 46 46 40
All-weather floor mats 69 69 60
Universal garage door opener 82 82 75
Remote start 432 432 350
Satellite radio 453 453 430
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,750
Grand Touring Package     2,215
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 140
Rear spoiler 275    
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Cargo net 30 30 32
All-weather floor mats 39 39 48
Universal garage door opener 54 54 60
Remote start 324 324 280
Satellite radio 340 340 344
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 1,505
Grand Touring Package     2,065
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Options (change) 3,836 3,469 6,430
Options (change) 2,945 2,670 5,622
Destination 695 695 595
Total Price $30,526 $32,659 $24,705
Total Invoice $27,995 $30,072 $22,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,095
Model Year201020102007
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionT4T4M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,526$32,659$24,705
Adjustments for Features-3,415-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,111$29,084$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,973$0
Total Invoice$27,995$30,072$22,768
Adjustments for Features-3,132-3,2920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,863$26,780$22,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,917$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102007
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,815$5,975$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,415$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,132-3,2920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102007
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 Weight3,251 lb.2,809 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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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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested265067%
Total Not Requested130033%
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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