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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimsWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $15,805 $27,405 $35,379
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 165 165
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler 325    
Cargo net 40 55 55
Universal garage door opener 75 85 85
Bodyside moldings   220 220
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 107 107
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505 888 888
Rear spoiler 260    
Cargo net 32 36 36
Universal garage door opener 60 56 56
Bodyside moldings   143 143
Options (change) 6,415 1,525 1,525
Options (change) 5,619 1,230 1,230
Destination 560 750 750
Total Price $23,855 $31,370 $39,720
Total Invoice $21,984 $29,385 $37,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,293
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimsWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,855$31,370$39,720
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$29,120$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800
Total Invoice$21,984$29,385$37,359
Adjustments for Features0-2,108-3,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,984$27,277$33,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,508

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimsWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$900$3,150$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,108-3,574

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.1 in
Length178.3 in180.3 in
Width69.1 in68.5 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested272577%
Total Not Requested80023%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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