Subaru Forester Subaru Forester 2013 Mazda CX-3 Mazda CX-3 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,825

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,739

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,308

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $24,990
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $24,283
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 175
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Bodyside moldings 240 240  
Rear spoiler 368    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Cargo net 48 48 50
All-weather floor mats 69 69 100
Rear bumper protector 78 78 100
Universal garage door opener 93 93 125
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 495
Remote start 432 432 550
Cargo cover 166 166  
Roof rails     300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 140
Navigation system 888 888  
Bodyside moldings 156 156  
Rear spoiler 276    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Cargo net 31 31 40
All-weather floor mats 39 39 80
Rear bumper protector 51 51 80
Universal garage door opener 61 61 100
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 396
Remote start 324 324 440
Cargo cover 108 108  
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 3,495 3,127 1,895
Options (change) 2,666 2,390 1,516
Destination 795 795 940
Total Price $32,685 $33,917 $27,825
Total Invoice $30,047 $31,269 $26,739

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Forester dealer quotes or Mazda CX-3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,058
Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-18
Total Price$32,685$33,917$27,825
Adjustments for Features-1,360-1,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$32,382$27,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0
Total Invoice$30,047$31,269$26,739
Adjustments for Features-1,250-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,797$29,854$26,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201320132017
ModelForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringGrand 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
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
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 release, second row seats$50$50 
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$5,710$5,885$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,360$1,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,250-1,4150

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20132017
ModelForesterCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in101.2 in
Length169.5 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

Return to top

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.