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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: $28,600

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,437

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,458

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,990 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $24,283 $28,144 $30,927
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 199 199
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,170    
Door sill trim plates 100 38 38
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72
Universal garage door opener 125 76 76
Cargo net 50 90 90
Rear bumper protector 100 95 95
Remote start 550 445 445
Roof rails 300    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Cargo cover   182 182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 129 129
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,035    
Door sill trim plates 80 24 24
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46
Universal garage door opener 100 49 49
Cargo net 40 58 58
Rear bumper protector 80 61 61
Remote start 440 333 333
Roof rails 240    
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Cargo cover   118 118
Options (change) 2,670 3,092 3,092
Options (change) 2,235 2,456 2,456
Destination 940 850 850
Total Price $28,600 $34,037 $37,037
Total Invoice $27,458 $31,450 $34,233

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,811
Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$28,600$34,037$37,037
Adjustments for Features0-2,360-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$31,677$34,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$27,458$31,450$34,233
Adjustments for Features0-2,181-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,458$29,269$31,867
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,598

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201720152015
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
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$4,325$6,685$6,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,360$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,181-2,366

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172015
ModelCX-3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length168.3 in180.9 in
Width69.6 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in66.4 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested217595%
Total Not Requested1255%

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