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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: $28,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,342

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,068

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $26,495
Base Invoice $28,084 $25,345
Navigation system 1,000  
Cargo cover 166  
Cargo net 48 60
All-weather floor mats 69 100
Universal garage door opener 93 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 450
Rear bumper protector 78 100
Cargo tray   75
Interior ambient lighting   250
Navigation system 888  
Cargo cover 108  
Cargo net 31 48
All-weather floor mats 39 80
Universal garage door opener 61 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 360
Rear bumper protector 51 80
Cargo tray   60
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 2,002 1,160
Options (change) 1,570 928
Destination 795 795
Total Price $32,792 $28,450
Total Invoice $30,449 $27,068

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,318
Model Year20132014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine224hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,792$28,450
Adjustments for Features-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,647$28,450
Total Invoice$30,449$27,068
Adjustments for Features-1,0630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,386$27,068

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.5 XT Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0630

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132014
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.3 in
Length169.5 in175.6 in
Width70.1 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,002 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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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 audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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