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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: $26,880

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,165 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $24,454 $25,001 $26,005
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325   183
Roof rails 300    
Cargo net 50 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Universal garage door opener   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260   119
Roof rails 240    
Cargo net 40 30 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33 33
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230
Options (change) 775 583 724
Options (change) 620 377 468
Destination 940 625 625
Total Price $26,880 $28,103 $29,244
Total Invoice $26,014 $26,003 $27,098

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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: $3,703
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,427
Model Year201820062006
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$26,880$28,103$29,244
Adjustments for Features-3,380-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,500$27,203$29,244
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,041
Total Invoice$26,014$26,003$27,098
Adjustments for Features-3,271-8330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,743$25,170$27,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820062006
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system$600  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,500$6,020$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,380$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,271-8330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelCX-3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in99.4 in
Length168.3 in176.6 in
Width69.6 in68.3 in
Height60.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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