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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: $28,000

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,708

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $26,495
Base Invoice $26,707 $25,345
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover 166  
Satellite radio 453  
Cargo net 46 60
Cargo tray 75 75
All-weather floor mats 69 100
Universal garage door opener 82 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear bumper protector 78 100
iPod integration 223  
Interior ambient lighting   250
Navigation system 1,501  
Cargo cover 108  
Satellite radio 340  
Cargo net 30 48
Cargo tray 46 60
All-weather floor mats 39 80
Universal garage door opener 54 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear bumper protector 51 80
iPod integration 145  
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,175 710
Options (change) 2,433 568
Destination 695 795
Total Price $32,365 $28,000
Total Invoice $29,835 $26,708

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,832
Model Year20102014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,365$28,000
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,045$28,000
Total Invoice$29,835$26,708
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,540$26,708

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2950

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102014
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length179.5 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft347.1 ft3

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