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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: $29,095

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,990
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $24,283
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,945      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245 175
Cargo net 68 68 68 50
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 100
Rear bumper protector 98 98 98 100
Door sill trim plates 53 53 53 100
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120 125
Remote start 455 455 455 550
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       1,170
Roof rails       300
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Navigation and Eyesight Package 2,498      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158 140
Cargo net 44 44 44 40
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 80
Rear bumper protector 63 63 63 80
Door sill trim plates 34 34 34 80
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78 100
Remote start 341 341 341 440
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       1,035
Roof rails       240
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 4,065 1,120 1,120 3,165
Options (change) 3,268 770 770 2,631
Destination 915 915 915 940
Total Price $34,375 $35,125 $38,125 $29,095
Total Invoice $31,688 $32,572 $35,360 $27,854

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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: $1,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $432
Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/50-18
Total Price$34,375$35,125$38,125$29,095
Adjustments for Features-3,690-4,450-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,685$30,675$33,375$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$10$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$31,688$32,572$35,360$27,854
Adjustments for Features-3,402-4,127-4,4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,286$28,445$30,954$27,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$159$2,668$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2018201820182017
ModelForesterForesterForesterCX-3
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator   $25
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,540$8,300$8,600$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$4,450$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,402-4,127-4,4060

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182017
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 Weight3,323 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
LED headlights1000No
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested255058%
Total Not Requested182542%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155093%
Total Not Requested1257%

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