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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: $26,880

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,473

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,983

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,990
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $24,283
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Rear bumper protector 72 72 100
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 175
Universal garage door opener   87 125
Door sill trim plates     100
Roof rails     300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80
Rear bumper protector 47 47 80
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 140
Universal garage door opener   56 100
Door sill trim plates     80
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 1,013 1,241 950
Options (change) 702 849 760
Destination 645 645 940
Total Price $28,353 $29,781 $26,880
Total Invoice $26,277 $27,610 $25,983

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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: $3,288
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,074
Model Year200820082017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-18
Total Price$28,353$29,781$26,880
Adjustments for Features-6400-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,713$29,781$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0
Total Invoice$26,277$27,610$25,983
Adjustments for Features-5930-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,684$27,610$23,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,926$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200820082017
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Temporary spare tire  $150
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,345$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments-5930-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082017
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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