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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: $22,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202009200920092009
ModelCX-3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,640 $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 183 183 183 183
Cargo net 50 46 46 46 46
All-weather floor mats 100 69 69 69 69
Rear bumper protector 100 78 78 78 78
Remote start 550 432 432 432 432
Roof rails 300        
Bodyside moldings   238 238 238 238
iPod integration   223 223 223 223
Universal garage door opener   82 82 82 82
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   98      
Rear spoiler   367 367    
Wheel-lip moldings   432 432 432 432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 119 119 119 119
Cargo net 40 30 30 30 30
All-weather floor mats 80 39 39 39 39
Rear bumper protector 80 51 51 51 51
Remote start 440 324 324 324 324
Roof rails 240        
Bodyside moldings   155 155 155 155
iPod integration   145 145 145 145
Universal garage door opener   54 54 54 54
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   64      
Rear spoiler   275 275    
Wheel-lip moldings   324 324 324 324
Options (change) 1,425 2,248 2,150 1,783 1,783
Options (change) 1,140 1,580 1,516 1,241 1,241
Destination 1,100 695 695 695 695
Total Price $23,165 $22,938 $28,840 $28,673 $30,673

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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: $148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,009
Model Year20202009200920092009
ModelCX-3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine146hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 680, 480, 480, 480, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,165$22,938$28,840$28,673$30,673
Adjustments for Features-3750-5,715-2,900-5,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$22,938$23,125$25,773$24,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$187$2,835$1,785

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202009200920092009
ModelCX-3ForesterForesterForesterForester
TrimSport2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manual $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
G-vectoring control$100    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails$250 $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Wiper de-icer  $25 $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100$100
Sunroof, large  $1100 $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration $100$100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 $25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900 $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals   $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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,500$8,215$5,400$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$5,715$2,900$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-360-5,259-2,682-5,498

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20202009
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-3 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

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 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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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