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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: $21,585

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,272

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,094

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $26,450
Base Invoice $18,303 $24,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 192
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Satellite radio 430 453
Cargo net 40 32
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 125
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Satellite radio 344 340
Cargo net 32 28
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Options (change) 1,245 762
Options (change) 996 548
Destination 795 645
Total Price $21,585 $27,857
Total Invoice $20,094 $26,128

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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: $4,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,350
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,585$27,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$26,062
Total Invoice$20,094$26,128
Adjustments for Features0-1,684
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,094$24,444

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimsWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Metal pedals $75
Total Value of Features$575$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,684

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.7 in180.3 in
Width69.1 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,347 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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