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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: $27,435

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,078

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $24,000
Base Invoice $27,992 $22,952
Navigation system 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 200
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 40
Universal garage door opener 93 75
All-weather floor mats 69 80
Rear bumper protector 78 50
Tech Package   2,135
Cargo tray   60
Navigation system 888  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 160
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 32
Universal garage door opener 61 60
All-weather floor mats 39 64
Rear bumper protector 51 40
Tech Package   1,836
Cargo tray   48
Options (change) 1,639 2,640
Options (change) 1,298 2,240
Destination 775 795
Total Price $32,309 $27,435
Total Invoice $30,065 $25,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year20122012
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4263hp I4
TransmissionT4M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,309$27,435
Adjustments for Features-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,189$27,435
Total Invoice$30,065$25,987
Adjustments for Features-3,8340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,231$25,987

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 height adjuster, passenger 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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,695$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8340

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested130058%
Total Not Requested92542%

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