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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: $28,025

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,930

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,165 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $24,454 $26,186 $28,084
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 185 185
Cargo net 50 48 48
All-weather floor mats 100 69 69
Rear bumper protector 100 78 78
Obstacle detection, rear 495 363 363
Remote start 550 432 432
Roof rails 300    
Bodyside moldings   240 240
Universal garage door opener   93 93
Cargo cover   166 166
Rear spoiler   368  
Wheel-lip moldings   453 453
Navigation system   1,600 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 120 120
Cargo net 40 31 31
All-weather floor mats 80 39 39
Rear bumper protector 80 51 51
Obstacle detection, rear 396 272 272
Remote start 440 324 324
Roof rails 240    
Bodyside moldings   156 156
Universal garage door opener   61 61
Cargo cover   108 108
Rear spoiler   276  
Wheel-lip moldings   340 340
Navigation system   1,335 1,335
Options (change) 1,920 4,095 3,727
Options (change) 1,536 3,113 2,837
Destination 940 725 725
Total Price $28,025 $32,815 $34,447
Total Invoice $26,930 $30,024 $31,646

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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: $4,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,467
Model Year201820112011
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$28,025$32,815$34,447
Adjustments for Features0-685-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,025$32,130$33,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,457
Total Invoice$26,930$30,024$31,646
Adjustments for Features0-627-790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,930$29,397$30,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820112011
ModelCX-3ForesterForester
TrimGrand Touring2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
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  
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
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,075$5,760$5,935
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$685$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-627-790

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182011
ModelCX-3Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase101.2 in103.0 in
Length168.3 in179.5 in
Width69.6 in70.1 in
Height60.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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