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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: $23,490

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $377

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201420142021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $21,995 $23,495 $27,995 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $20,790
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 52 52          
Cargo net 87 87 87 87 87 87 50
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36 36 36 36 100
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 92 92 92 92 92 92 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 198 198 198 198 198 198 325
Remote start 436 436 436 436 436 436 550
Universal garage door opener 74 74 74 74 74 74  
Roof rails             300
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 33 33          
Cargo net 56 56 56 56 56 56 40
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23 23 23 23 80
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 59 59 59 59 59 59 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 128 128 128 128 128 128 260
Remote start 328 328 328 328 328 328 440
Universal garage door opener 48 48 48 48 48 48  
Roof rails             240
Options (change) 1,047 1,047 995 995 995 995 1,525
Options (change) 721 721 688 688 688 688 1,220
Destination 825 825 825 825 825 825 1,175
Total Price $23,867 $25,367 $29,815 $29,815 $31,815 $34,815 $23,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $65
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,376
Model Year2014201420142014201420142021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8CVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 8440, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18215/60-16
Total Price$23,867$25,367$29,815$29,815$31,815$34,815$23,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-4,750-6,415-7,565-7,765-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,867$23,667$25,065$23,400$24,250$27,050$23,465
Cost Above Minimum$467$267$1,665$0$850$3,650$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2014201420142014201420142021
ModelForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i2.5i Premium2.0XT Premium2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  $1100 
CVT   $1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats      $0
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200
G-vectoring control      $100
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Terrain selector  $200$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control    $125$125 
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings      $75
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system    $600$600 
Satellite radio    $200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Voice control for audio system      $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125$125$125 
Heated mirrors   $25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats   $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,250$3,950$7,000$8,665$9,815$10,015$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$4,750$6,415$7,565$7,765$25
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,590-4,420-5,967-7,030-7,215-3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20142021
ModelForesterCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in168.3 in
Width70.7 in69.6 in
Height66.4 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 ft344.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3 specs.

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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