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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,680

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,423

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,823

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $24,990
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $24,283
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Universal garage door opener 87 87 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 175
Roof rails     300
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80
Universal garage door opener 56 56 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 140
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 583 724 750
Options (change) 377 468 600
Destination 625 625 940
Total Price $28,103 $29,244 $26,680
Total Invoice $26,003 $27,098 $25,823

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,403
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,134
Model Year200620062017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4230hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/50-18
Total Price$28,103$29,244$26,680
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,203$29,244$23,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0
Total Invoice$26,003$27,098$25,823
Adjustments for Features-8330-2,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,170$27,098$23,036
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200620062017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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 
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 
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$5,920$5,020$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,880
Value of Feature Adjustments-8330-2,787

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062017
ModelForesterCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in168.3 in
Width68.3 in69.6 in
Height65.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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