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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.

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,115

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $31,050 $33,900
Cargo net 48 50 50
All-weather floor mats 69 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 325 325
Universal garage door opener 93    
Cargo tray   75 75
Cargo net 31 40 40
All-weather floor mats 39 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 260 260
Universal garage door opener 61    
Cargo tray   60 60
Options (change) 395 550 550
Options (change) 251 440 440
Destination 725 995 995
Total Price $31,115 $32,595 $35,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,755
Model Year201120212021
ModelForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,115$32,595$35,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,955-2,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,115$29,640$32,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120212021
ModelForesterMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,295$9,250$9,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,955$2,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-130-120

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in107.3 in
Length179.5 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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