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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: $24,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,384

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192007
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
TrimLimitedTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $17,680
Navigation system 1,350   1,750
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 175
Cargo net 68 68 40
All-weather floor mats 81 81 60
Universal garage door opener 120 120 75
Remote start 455 455 350
Grand Touring Package     2,215
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system 1,156   1,505
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 140
Cargo net 44 44 32
All-weather floor mats 52 52 48
Universal garage door opener 78 78 60
Remote start 341 341 280
Grand Touring Package     2,065
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 2,319 969 6,430
Options (change) 1,829 673 5,622
Destination 975 975 595
Total Price $34,089 $36,239 $24,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,557
Model Year201920192007
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
TrimLimitedTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,089$36,239$24,705
Adjustments for Features-5,545-9,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,544$26,634$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201920192007
ModelForesterForesterMazda3
TrimLimitedTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$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$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$11,875$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$9,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-456-4370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192007
ModelForesterMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length182.1 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height67.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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