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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: $27,785

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,730

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,090 $22,440
Base Invoice $33,675 $20,991
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 175
Door sill trim plates 53  
Cargo net 68 40
All-weather floor mats 81 60
Universal garage door opener 120 75
Remote start 455 350
Rear bumper protector 98 50
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Cargo tray   50
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 140
Door sill trim plates 34  
Cargo net 44 32
All-weather floor mats 52 48
Universal garage door opener 78 60
Remote start 341 280
Rear bumper protector 63 40
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Cargo tray   40
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 1,120 4,695
Options (change) 770 4,089
Destination 915 650
Total Price $38,125 $27,785
Total Invoice $35,360 $25,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $169
Model Year20182008
ModelForesterMazda3
Trim2.0XT TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp H4263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,125$27,785
Adjustments for Features-10,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,560$27,785
Total Invoice$35,360$25,730
Adjustments for Features-9,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,561$25,730

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
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 
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$13,085$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,565$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,7990

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,653 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft343.8 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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