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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,310

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,727

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,082

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152016
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,095 $33,095 $24,990
Base Invoice $28,144 $30,927 $24,283
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895 1,895  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 175
Cargo net 90 90 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 95 100
Door sill trim plates 38 38 100
Universal garage door opener 76 76 125
Remote start 445 445 550
Cargo cover 182 182  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,920
Roof rails     300
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638 1,638  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 140
Cargo net 58 58 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 61 80
Door sill trim plates 24 24 80
Universal garage door opener 49 49 100
Remote start 333 333 440
Cargo cover 118 118  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,699
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 3,092 3,092 3,420
Options (change) 2,456 2,456 2,899
Destination 850 850 900
Total Price $34,037 $37,037 $29,310
Total Invoice $31,450 $34,233 $28,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,187
Model Year201520152016
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4250hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/50-18
Total Price$34,037$37,037$29,310
Adjustments for Features-2,360-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,677$34,477$29,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$31,450$34,233$28,082
Adjustments for Features-2,181-2,3660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,269$31,867$28,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,598$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201520152016
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,685$6,885$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,360$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,181-2,3660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20152016
ModelForesterCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in168.3 in
Width70.7 in69.6 in
Height66.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135081%
Total Not Requested32519%

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