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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: $22,938

Subaru Forester 2.5 X   
Difference: $227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $25,995 $26,195 $28,195 $20,640
Bodyside moldings 238 238 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223 223 223  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 98        
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367 367      
Cargo net 46 46 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 78 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183 325
Remote start 432 432 432 432 550
Universal garage door opener 82 82 82 82  
Roof rails         300
Bodyside moldings 155 155 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145 145 145  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 64        
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275 275      
Cargo net 30 30 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 51 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119 260
Remote start 324 324 324 324 440
Universal garage door opener 54 54 54 54  
Roof rails         240
Options (change) 2,248 2,150 1,783 1,783 1,425
Options (change) 1,580 1,516 1,241 1,241 1,140
Destination 695 695 695 695 1,100
Total Price $22,938 $28,840 $28,673 $30,673 $23,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,009
Model Year20092009200920092020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4224hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 480, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-16225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$22,938$28,840$28,673$30,673$23,165
Adjustments for Features0-5,715-2,900-5,950-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,938$23,125$25,773$24,723$22,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$187$2,835$1,785$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20092009200920092020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT2.5 XT LimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
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$2,500$8,215$5,400$8,450$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,715$2,900$5,950$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,259-2,682-5,498-36

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length179.5 in168.3 in
Width70.1 in69.6 in
Height65.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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