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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,747

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,779

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $26,450
Base Invoice $15,805 $24,935
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 192
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 40 32
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Bodyside moldings   198
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 125
Navigation system 1,505 1,846
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 32 28
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Bodyside moldings   129
Options (change) 6,415 2,507
Options (change) 5,619 2,183
Destination 560 645
Total Price $23,855 $29,602
Total Invoice $21,984 $27,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,079
Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$23,855$29,602
Adjustments for Features-3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,530$29,602
Total Invoice$21,984$27,763
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,684$27,763

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3000

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length178.3 in180.3 in
Width69.1 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested132538%
Total Not Requested220062%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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