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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: $24,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,292

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Trims Grand TouringWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $27,495
Base Invoice $21,901 $25,925
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 192
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 32
Navigation system   2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 125
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 28
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 745 2,309
Options (change) 596 2,054
Destination 795 695
Total Price $24,440 $30,499
Total Invoice $23,292 $28,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,078
Model Year20122009
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Trims Grand TouringWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$24,440$30,499
Adjustments for Features-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,710$30,499
Total Invoice$23,292$28,674
Adjustments for Features-6960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,596$28,674

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Trims Grand TouringWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,725$1,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6960

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length180.9 in180.3 in
Width69.1 in68.5 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,175 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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