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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: $23,660

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $2,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $27,095 $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $20,640
Bodyside moldings 240 240 240 240 240  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 100          
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453 453 453 453  
Rear spoiler 368   368 368    
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 78 78 78 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185 185 185 325
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363 363 363 495
Remote start 432 432 432 432 432 550
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93 93 93  
Roof rails           300
Bodyside moldings 156 156 156 156 156  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65          
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340 340 340 340  
Rear spoiler 276   276 276    
Cargo net 31 31 31 31 31 40
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 51 51 51 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120 120 120 260
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272 272 272 396
Remote start 324 324 324 324 324 440
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61 61 61  
Roof rails           240
Options (change) 2,429 1,961 2,329 2,329 1,961 1,920
Options (change) 1,735 1,394 1,670 1,670 1,394 1,536
Destination 775 775 775 775 775 1,100
Total Price $26,499 $29,831 $29,699 $30,999 $32,631 $23,660

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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: $314
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,502
Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionM5T4T4T4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 480, 6?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$26,499$29,831$29,699$30,999$32,631$23,660
Adjustments for Features-2,525-2,650-5,140-6,040-6,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,974$27,181$24,559$24,959$26,416$23,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,207$585$985$2,442$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Premium2.5 XT Premium2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
G-vectoring control     $100
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support     $0
HD radio  $50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Voice control for audio system     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Metal pedals $75  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Total Value of Features$4,500$4,625$7,115$8,015$8,190$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$2,650$5,140$6,040$6,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,332-2,450-4,733-5,561-5,7450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122020
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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