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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: $27,435 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| Difference: $10,235 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987 Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| Difference: $9,032 | ||
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| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Base Price | $36,090 | $24,000 |
| Base Invoice | $33,675 | $22,952 |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 245 | 200 |
| Door sill trim plates | 53 | |
| Cargo net | 68 | 40 |
| Universal garage door opener | 120 | 75 |
| All-weather floor mats | 81 | 80 |
| Rear bumper protector | 98 | 50 |
| Tech Package | 2,135 | |
| Cargo tray | 60 | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 158 | 160 |
| Door sill trim plates | 34 | |
| Cargo net | 44 | 32 |
| Universal garage door opener | 78 | 60 |
| All-weather floor mats | 52 | 64 |
| Rear bumper protector | 63 | 40 |
| Tech Package | 1,836 | |
| Cargo tray | 48 | |
| Options (change) | 665 | 2,640 |
| Options (change) | 429 | 2,240 |
| Destination | 915 | 795 |
| Total Price | $37,670 | $27,435 |
| Total Invoice | $35,019 | $25,987 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $725 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $191 | ||
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Engine | 250hp H4 | 263hp I4 |
| Transmission | CVT-8 | M6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 23/27 MPG | 18/25 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 440, 8 | 265, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/55-18 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $37,670 | $27,435 |
| Adjustments for Features | -9,510 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $28,160 | $27,435 |
| Total Invoice | $35,019 | $25,987 |
| Adjustments for Features | -8,841 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $26,178 | $25,987 |
Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Trim | 2.0XT Touring | MazdaSpeed3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation map updates, three years | $0 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | $11,985 | $2,475 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $9,510 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -8,841 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3
| Model Year | 2018 | 2012 |
| Model | Forester | Mazda3 |
| Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Hatch |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 103.9 in |
| Length | 180.9 in | 177.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.1 in |
| Height | 66.4 in | 57.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,653 lb. | 3,281 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 14.5 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 41.4 in | 38.1 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 57.0 in | 54.9 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 53.7 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.0 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 39.8 in | 37.7 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 56.5 in | 54.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 53.0 in | 52.2 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 38.0 in | 36.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 34.4 ft3 | 17.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 74.7 ft3 | 42.8 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
| 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% |
| Tech Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Automatic headlights | 125 | Yes |
| Steering-linked headlights | 150 | Yes |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Alarm | 100 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2025 | 91% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 9% |
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