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

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,560

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $152

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelCX-3Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $26,695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 245
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,920  
Door sill trim plates 100 53
Cargo net 50 68
All-weather floor mats 100 81
Rear bumper protector 100 98
Universal garage door opener 125 120
Remote start 550 455
Roof rails 300  
AWD 1,250  
Eyesight Package   1,695
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   55
Cargo cover   172
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 158
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,699  
Door sill trim plates 80 34
Cargo net 40 44
All-weather floor mats 80 52
Rear bumper protector 80 63
Universal garage door opener 100 78
Remote start 440 341
Roof rails 240  
AWD 1,213  
Eyesight Package   1,412
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   35
Cargo cover   111
Options (change) 4,670 3,042
Options (change) 4,112 2,328
Destination 900 975
Total Price $30,560 $30,712

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Forester Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,377
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,859
Model Year20162019
ModelCX-3Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4182hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/32 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/60-17
Total Price$30,560$30,712
Adjustments for Features-2,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,335$30,712

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelCX-3Forester
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
CVT $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,775$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162019
ModelCX-3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in105.1 in
Length168.3 in182.1 in
Width69.6 in71.5 in
Height60.7 in67.5 in
Curb Weight2,952 lb.3,449 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in39.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft335.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft376.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
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 Requested125075%
Total Not Requested42525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested190085%
Total Not Requested32515%

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