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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: $26,825

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,517

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,934

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $23,700
Base Invoice $26,707 $22,191
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 200
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46 40
Cargo tray 75 60
Universal garage door opener 82 75
All-weather floor mats 69 80
Satellite radio 453 430
Rear bumper protector 78 50
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 160
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30 32
Cargo tray 46 48
Universal garage door opener 54 60
All-weather floor mats 39 64
Satellite radio 340 344
Rear bumper protector 51 40
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Options (change) 1,152 2,330
Options (change) 787 1,948
Destination 695 795
Total Price $30,342 $26,825
Total Invoice $28,189 $24,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38
Model Year20102011
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4263hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,342$26,825
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,797$26,825
Total Invoice$28,189$24,934
Adjustments for Features-3,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,896$24,934

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,120$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2930

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in177.4 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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