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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,975

Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium   
Difference: $3,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820212021
ModelForesterCX-30CX-30
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,090 $32,450 $34,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245    
Cargo net 68 50 50
All-weather floor mats 81 125 125
Rear bumper protector 98 125 125
Universal garage door opener 120 375  
Door sill trim plates 53    
Remote start 455    
Cargo tray   100 100
Cargo cover   150 150
Illuminated door sill trim plates   425 425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158    
Cargo net 44 0 0
All-weather floor mats 52 0 0
Rear bumper protector 63 0 0
Universal garage door opener 78 0  
Door sill trim plates 34    
Remote start 341    
Cargo tray   0 0
Cargo cover   0 0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0 0
Options (change) 1,120 1,350 975
Options (change) 770 0 0
Destination 915 1,175 1,175
Total Price $38,125 $34,975 $36,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-30

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,471
Model Year201820212021
ModelForesterCX-30CX-30
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18215/55-18215/55-18
Total Price$38,125$34,975$36,200
Adjustments for Features-8100-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,315$34,975$35,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$75

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year201820212021
ModelForesterCX-30CX-30
Trim2.0XT Touring2.5 Turbo Premium2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start$150  
Remote start via app $75$75
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Backup collision intervention$150 $150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Terrain selector$200  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Road sign information $75$75
Speed limit warning $0$0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$8,260$7,450$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-7510-37

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Mazda CX-30

Model Year20182021
ModelForesterCX-30
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.5 in
Length180.9 in173.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in61.7 in
Curb Weight3,653 lb.3,505 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft345.2 ft3

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