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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: $26,945

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,573

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,495 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,707 $22,862
Navigation system 1,800  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 46 50
Cargo tray 75 75
All-weather floor mats 69 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear bumper protector 78 100
Satellite radio 453  
Universal garage door opener 82  
iPod integration 223  
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Navigation system 1,501  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 30 40
Cargo tray 46 60
All-weather floor mats 39 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear bumper protector 51 80
Satellite radio 340  
Universal garage door opener 54  
iPod integration 145  
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 3,175 2,175
Options (change) 2,433 1,836
Destination 695 875
Total Price $32,365 $26,945
Total Invoice $29,835 $25,573

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,694
Model Year20102018
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,365$26,945
Adjustments for Features0-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,365$26,490
Total Invoice$29,835$25,573
Adjustments for Features0-432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,835$25,141

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
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
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,370$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-432

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
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.2,989 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested170067%

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