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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: $27,530

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,502

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142007
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $22,340
Base Invoice $30,836 $20,898
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 175
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 87 40
All-weather floor mats 72 60
Universal garage door opener 74 75
Remote start 436 350
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 140
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 56 32
All-weather floor mats 46 48
Universal garage door opener 48 60
Remote start 328 280
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 1,049 4,595
Options (change) 724 4,009
Destination 825 595
Total Price $34,869 $27,530
Total Invoice $32,385 $25,502

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,343
Model Year20142007
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,869$27,530
Adjustments for Features-5,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,904$27,530
Total Invoice$32,385$25,502
Adjustments for Features-5,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,845$25,502

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,240$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5400

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142007
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height66.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft331.2 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

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