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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: $27,330

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,929

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,343

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $24,990
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $24,283
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 175
Bodyside moldings 238 238  
iPod integration 223 223  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46 50
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 100
Universal garage door opener 82 82 125
Remote start 432 432 550
Cargo cover 166 166  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Roof rails     300
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 140
Bodyside moldings 155 155  
iPod integration 145 145  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30 40
All-weather floor mats 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 80
Universal garage door opener 54 54 100
Remote start 324 324 440
Cargo cover 108 108  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 4,569 4,202 1,400
Options (change) 3,465 3,190 1,120
Destination 695 695 940
Total Price $31,259 $33,392 $27,330
Total Invoice $28,515 $30,592 $26,343

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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: $3,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,775
Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-18
Total Price$31,259$33,392$27,330
Adjustments for Features-435-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,824$32,722$27,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$28,515$30,592$26,343
Adjustments for Features-397-6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,118$29,978$26,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,860$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201020102017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
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
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,485$5,720$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-397-6140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20102017
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 Grand Touring

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

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