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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: $27,985

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,479

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,295 $24,200
Base Invoice $32,028 $23,143
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 200
Door sill trim plates 38  
Cargo cover 182  
Cargo net 90 40
Universal garage door opener 76 75
All-weather floor mats 72 80
Rear bumper protector 95 50
Tech Package   2,485
Cargo tray   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 160
Door sill trim plates 24  
Cargo cover 118  
Cargo net 58 32
Universal garage door opener 49 60
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Rear bumper protector 61 40
Tech Package   2,137
Cargo tray   48
Options (change) 752 2,990
Options (change) 485 2,541
Destination 875 795
Total Price $35,922 $27,985
Total Invoice $33,388 $26,479

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,302
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $742
Model Year20172013
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,922$27,985
Adjustments for Features-6,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,287$27,985
Total Invoice$33,388$26,479
Adjustments for Features-6,1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,221$26,479

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172013
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $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$9,560$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1670

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172013
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in177.4 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height66.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft342.8 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
App support0Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested150065%
Total Not Requested80035%

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