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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: $29,195

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152019
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $27,500
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Cargo cover 182 182  
Cargo net 90 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Door sill trim plates 38 38 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 325
Rear bumper protector 95 95 100
Universal garage door opener 76 76  
Cargo tray     75
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Cargo cover 118 118  
Cargo net 58 58 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 80
Door sill trim plates 24 24 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 260
Rear bumper protector 61 61 80
Universal garage door opener 49 49  
Cargo tray     60
Options (change) 2,647 2,647 775
Options (change) 2,123 2,123 620
Destination 850 850 920
Total Price $33,592 $36,592 $29,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,802
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,100
Model Year201520152019
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4186hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,592$36,592$29,195
Adjustments for Features-1,595-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,997$34,797$29,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152019
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,020$8,220$6,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,477-1,6630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152019
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Total Requested152566%
Total Not Requested77534%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600No
Total Requested152566%
Total Not Requested77534%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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