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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: $26,275

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,415

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,086

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,895 $23,195
Base Invoice $27,992 $21,717
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
Satellite radio 432 430
Rear bumper protector 78 50
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Cargo tray   60
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
Satellite radio 324 344
Rear bumper protector 51 40
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Cargo tray   48
Options (change) 1,071 2,330
Options (change) 734 1,948
Destination 775 750
Total Price $31,741 $26,275
Total Invoice $29,501 $24,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,141
Model Year20122010
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)?, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/40-18
Total Price$31,741$26,275
Adjustments for Features-4,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,496$26,275
Total Invoice$29,501$24,415
Adjustments for Features-3,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,556$24,415

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122010
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$7,145$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9450

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122010
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.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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