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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: $22,678

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $37

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020082008200820082008
ModelCX-3ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,640 $21,195 $21,695 $26,695 $26,995 $27,895
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183 183   183 183
Roof rails 300          
Cargo net 50 46 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55 55 55 55
Rear bumper protector 100 72 72 72 72 72
Door sill trim plates 100          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42 42 42    
Universal garage door opener   87 87   87 87
Rear spoiler   353 353 353   353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 119 119   119 119
Roof rails 240          
Cargo net 40 30 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 80 33 33 33 33 33
Rear bumper protector 80 47 47 47 47 47
Door sill trim plates 80          
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28 28 28    
Universal garage door opener   56 56   56 56
Rear spoiler   230 230 230   230
Options (change) 975 838 838 568 443 796
Options (change) 780 543 543 368 285 515
Destination 1,100 645 645 645 645 645
Total Price $22,715 $22,678 $23,178 $27,908 $28,083 $29,336

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,021
Model Year202020082008200820082008
ModelCX-3ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4173hp H4173hp H4173hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5M5A4M5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 4120, 7120, 7155, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$22,715$22,678$23,178$27,908$28,083$29,336
Adjustments for Features-1,2500-925-4,915-2,775-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,465$22,678$22,253$22,993$25,308$25,061
Cost Above Minimum$0$425$0$740$3,055$2,808

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year202020082008200820082008
ModelCX-3ForesterForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 XSports 2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean EditionSports 2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
5-speed manual $0$0 $0$0
4-speed automatic   $800  
FWD$0     
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  $150$150$150
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Brake assist$50     
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225$225
G-vectoring control$100     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Side curtain airbags$350     
Stability control$400     
Temporary spare tire$150     
Traction control$100     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300 $300 $300
Roof rails$250 $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Wiper de-icer   $25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Hood scoop    $100$100
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Audio controls on steering wheel$125     
Aux input$50 $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
Bluetooth cell phone link$100     
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125    
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
USB port$25     
Voice control for audio system$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights $125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25 $25
Trip computer$150     
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$4,550$3,300$4,225$8,215$6,075$7,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0$925$4,915$2,775$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1030-865-4,569-2,592-3,975

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202008
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 X

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 XT

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

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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