[okhick]

Has this been posted? The Big Test: 2015-2016 Subcompact Crossovers - Comparison - Motor Trend

I understand the Subie win, but I think a lot us looking at the CX-3 might find the Subaru too slow.

I find it unlikely that when similarly equipped the Mazda is more expensive to own than a Chevy or Jeep. Having owned GM products and Mazdas , my experience is the Mazdas depreciate at a far slower rate. I would like to see what ridiculous options were piled on the Mazda to get its estimated purchase price up so high.

Is my bias showing?

 

[brenton507]

The Subaru may have won, but the CX-3 is definitely no slouch. The high cost of ownership for the CX-3 does give me pause though.

 

[sfergy]

Thanks. Very helpful.

 

[DJ9999]

The VX is horrible. I don't understand how people gobble them up. Subaru must be raking in the cash - take an imprezza, add springs and cladding - charge thousands more and call it a VX.

I'd gladly pay more over life of the vehicle for a superior driving experience with a better interior and a clean sheet design (not a lifted hatchback). I do feel the MSRP of the CX-3 is too close to its bigger brother.

 

[CXIII]

The VX is horrible. I don't understand how people gobble them up. Subaru must be raking in the cash - take an imprezza, add springs and cladding - charge thousands more and call it a VX.

I'd gladly pay more over life of the vehicle for a superior driving experience with a better interior and a clean sheet design (not a lifted hatchback). I do feel the MSRP of the CX-3 is too close to its bigger brother.

I know what you mean, but they sell, and there enough of them around which goes to say something about what Subaru did... a clear winner.

 

[okhick]

This seem to contradict the high cost of ownership motor trend infers with the
CX-3
KBB.com Announces 2014 5-Year Cost to Own Award Winners - Feb 5, 2014

Any doubt the Mazda would have won had MT not used some dubious sources to determine cost of ownership?

 

[brenton507]

But then if you look at the 2015 Cost to Own Awards, Subaru tops the list.

Kelley Blue Book

 

[okhick]

But then if you look at the 2015 Cost to Own Awards, Subaru tops the list.

Kelley Blue Book

Correct . But since Mazda won the 2 previous years, I doubt if their cost to own has fallen off a cliff in the last year.