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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: $28,115 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $7,010 | |||
Lowest Total Invoice: $26,509 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | |||
| Difference: $6,063 | |||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $33,090 | $36,090 | $23,895 |
| Base Invoice | $30,887 | $33,675 | $22,862 |
| Cargo net | 68 | 68 | 50 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 81 | 100 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | 53 | 125 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 245 | |
| Remote start | 455 | 455 | 550 |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 120 | |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,600 | ||
| Cargo tray | 75 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | 250 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 495 | ||
| Cargo net | 44 | 44 | 40 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 52 | 80 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | 34 | 100 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 158 | |
| Remote start | 341 | 341 | 440 |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 63 | 80 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 78 | |
| Premium Equipment Package | 1,376 | ||
| Cargo tray | 60 | ||
| Interior ambient lighting | 200 | ||
| Obstacle detection, rear | 396 | ||
| Options (change) | 1,120 | 1,120 | 3,345 |
| Options (change) | 770 | 770 | 2,772 |
| Destination | 915 | 915 | 875 |
| Total Price | $35,125 | $38,125 | $28,115 |
| Total Invoice | $32,572 | $35,360 | $26,509 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000 | |||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,417 | |||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 170hp H4 | 250hp H4 | 184hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 440, 8 | ?, 9 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/55-18 | 215/45-18 |
| Total Price | $35,125 | $38,125 | $28,115 |
| Adjustments for Features | -5,010 | -5,310 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $30,115 | $32,815 | $28,115 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,700 | $0 |
| Total Invoice | $32,572 | $35,360 | $26,509 |
| Adjustments for Features | -4,646 | -4,925 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $27,926 | $30,435 | $26,509 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $2,509 | $0 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.5i Touring | 2.0XT Touring | Grand Touring |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | |||
| CVT | $1000 | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable CVT | $1100 | ||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | ||
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 | |
| FWD | $0 | ||
| Accessories | |||
| Lead vehicle start alert | $25 | $25 | |
| PIN Code Access | $10 | $10 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | |||
| 911 assist | $25 | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | ||
| Backup collision intervention | $150 | $150 | |
| Following distance indicator | $25 | ||
| G-vectoring control | $100 | ||
| Hill descent control | $250 | $250 | |
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | |
| Lane departure prevention, steering-based | $200 | $200 | |
| Lane sway warning | $25 | $25 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | $50 | |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | |
| Rollover sensor | $50 | $50 | |
| Terrain selector | $200 | $200 | |
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | ||
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | |||
| Roof rails | $250 | $250 | |
| Climate Control | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | |
| Wiper de-icer | $25 | $25 | |
| Exterior | |||
| Black grille (optional) | $0 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | $250 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | $275 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | |
| Infotainment | |||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | |
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | $0 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | ||
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | $200 | $200 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | |||
| Compass | $0 | $0 | |
| Digital instruments | $0 | ||
| Head-up display (HUD) | $350 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | $1000 | |
| LED headlights, single projector or low beam only | $750 | ||
| Road sign information | $75 | ||
| Seats and Interior Trim | |||
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | ||
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | $75 | |
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Power release, second row seats | $50 | $50 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | |||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $7,985 | $8,285 | $2,975 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $5,010 | $5,310 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -4,646 | -4,925 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 106.3 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 175.6 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.3 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lb. | 2,876 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 57.2 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 55.5 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.6 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.4 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 53.5 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 35.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 20.2 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 47.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
| Premium Equipment Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Road sign information | 75 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | 200 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, high-speed or partial | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Following distance indicator | 25 | No |
| Auto-dimming headlights | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2550 | 96% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 4% |
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