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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $26,450
Base Invoice $16,416 $24,935
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 192
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Remote start 350 432
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 32
Rear spoiler 325  
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Bodyside moldings   198
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 125
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Remote start 280 324
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 28
Rear spoiler 260  
Navigation system 1,505 1,846
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Bodyside moldings   129
Options (change) 6,940 2,939
Options (change) 6,064 2,507
Destination 650 645
Total Price $25,125 $30,034
Total Invoice $23,130 $28,087

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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: $4,859
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,910
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,125$30,034
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$29,984
Total Invoice$23,130$28,087
Adjustments for Features0-47
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,130$28,040

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

Model Year20082008
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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47

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

Model Year20082008
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,347 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%
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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