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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $24,960 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $7,039 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $22,998 Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| Difference: $6,414 | |||
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| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $27,995 | $29,995 | $18,025 |
| Base Invoice | $26,186 | $28,084 | $16,873 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 185 | 185 | 175 |
| Rear spoiler | 368 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 240 | 240 | |
| Cargo cover | 166 | 166 | |
| Cargo net | 48 | 48 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 69 | 69 | 60 |
| Universal garage door opener | 93 | 93 | 75 |
| Remote start | 432 | 432 | 350 |
| Rear bumper protector | 78 | 78 | 50 |
| Navigation system | 1,600 | 1,600 | 1,750 |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,970 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | ||
| Satellite radio | 430 | ||
| Cargo tray | 50 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 120 | 120 | 140 |
| Rear spoiler | 276 | ||
| Bodyside moldings | 156 | 156 | |
| Cargo cover | 108 | 108 | |
| Cargo net | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| All-weather floor mats | 39 | 39 | 48 |
| Universal garage door opener | 61 | 61 | 60 |
| Remote start | 324 | 324 | 280 |
| Rear bumper protector | 51 | 51 | 40 |
| Navigation system | 1,335 | 1,335 | 1,505 |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,838 | ||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | ||
| Satellite radio | 344 | ||
| Cargo tray | 40 | ||
| Options (change) | 3,279 | 2,911 | 6,285 |
| Options (change) | 2,501 | 2,225 | 5,475 |
| Destination | 725 | 725 | 650 |
| Total Price | $31,999 | $33,631 | $24,960 |
| Total Invoice | $29,412 | $31,034 | $22,998 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,664 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,393 | |||
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 224hp H4 | 156hp I4 |
| Transmission | T4 | T4 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 140, 6 | 140, 6 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-17 | 225/55-17 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $31,999 | $33,631 | $24,960 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,375 | -4,550 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $27,624 | $29,081 | $24,960 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,457 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,412 | $31,034 | $22,998 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,021 | -4,199 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $25,391 | $26,835 | $22,998 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,444 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5 X Touring | 2.5 XT Touring | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| 4-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $900 | $900 | |
| 5-speed manual | $0 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | |
| 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 audio streaming | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | ||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| USB port | $25 | $25 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Automatic headlights | $125 | ||
| Automatic-off headlights | $25 | $25 | |
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | |
| 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 | |
| Metal pedals | $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 release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,000 | $6,175 | $1,625 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $4,375 | $4,550 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,021 | -4,199 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2011 | 2008 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 179.5 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 65.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,251 lb. | 2,809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.6 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 56.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.1 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 40.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 55.6 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 33.5 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 43.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2450 | 75% |
| Total Not Requested | 800 | 25% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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