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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $23,590 Mazda Mazda3 s | ||||
| Difference: $8,449 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772 Mazda Mazda3 s | ||||
| Difference: $7,980 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $29,195 | $31,295 | $34,295 | $17,370 |
| Base Invoice | $27,321 | $29,243 | $32,028 | $16,262 |
| Navigation system | 1,350 | 1,750 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 199 | 199 | 199 | 175 |
| Cargo cover | 182 | 182 | 182 | |
| Cargo net | 90 | 90 | 90 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 72 | 72 | 72 | 60 |
| Universal garage door opener | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,795 | |||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,335 | |||
| Satellite radio | 430 | |||
| Navigation system | 1,156 | 1,505 | ||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 129 | 129 | 129 | 140 |
| Cargo cover | 118 | 118 | 118 | |
| Cargo net | 58 | 58 | 58 | 32 |
| All-weather floor mats | 46 | 46 | 46 | 48 |
| Universal garage door opener | 49 | 49 | 49 | 60 |
| Grand Touring Package | 1,673 | |||
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | 1,148 | |||
| Satellite radio | 344 | |||
| Options (change) | 1,969 | 619 | 619 | 5,660 |
| Options (change) | 1,556 | 400 | 400 | 4,950 |
| Destination | 875 | 875 | 875 | 560 |
| Total Price | $32,039 | $32,789 | $35,789 | $23,590 |
| Total Invoice | $29,752 | $30,518 | $33,303 | $21,772 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,769 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831 | ||||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 160hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT | CVT-8 | M5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | 222, 7 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/60-17 | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 205/50-17 |
| Total Price | $32,039 | $32,789 | $35,789 | $23,590 |
| Adjustments for Features | -6,045 | -7,430 | -7,630 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $25,994 | $25,359 | $28,159 | $23,590 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $635 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $29,752 | $30,518 | $33,303 | $21,772 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,613 | -6,915 | -7,100 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $24,139 | $23,603 | $26,203 | $21,772 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $536 | $0 | $2,600 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Limited | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | s |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| CVT | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | |||
| 5-speed manual | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | ||
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Proximity key | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Stability control | $400 | $400 | $400 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traction control | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo tray | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | |||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |||
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | ||||
| App support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |||
| Navigation system | $600 | $600 | ||
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |||
| Voice control for nav and audio | $100 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming headlights | $200 | $200 | ||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, driver | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Illuminated visor mirror, passenger | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Visor mirror, driver | $10 | |||
| Visor mirror, passenger | $10 | |||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |||
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | |||
| Total Value of Features | $8,765 | $10,150 | $10,350 | $2,720 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $6,045 | $7,430 | $7,630 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -5,613 | -6,915 | -7,100 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2017 | 2006 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 176.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,297 lb. | 2,809 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 39.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 41.9 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.1 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 31.2 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
| Navigation system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | No |
| Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers | 350 | No |
| Navigation map updates, three years | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 600 | 56% |
| Total Not Requested | 475 | 44% |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 150 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Grand Touring Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tire-pressure monitor | 75 | Yes |
| Automatic climate control, front | 200 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Trip computer | 150 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 175 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| 205/50VR17 tires | 400 | No |
| Front side airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Side curtain airbags | 350 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2850 | 81% |
| Total Not Requested | 675 | 19% |
| Moonroof and Bose Pkg. | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) | 350 | No |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 900 | 62% |
| Total Not Requested | 550 | 38% |
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