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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: $23,565

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,554

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,545 $24,795 $24,745 $27,495
Base Invoice $21,571 $23,723 $23,673 $25,925
Universal garage door opener 125 125 125 85
Cargo net 60 60 60 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       192
Navigation system       2,000
Universal garage door opener 100 100 100 55
Cargo net 48 48 48 28
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       125
Navigation system       1,846
Options (change) 185 185 185 2,309
Options (change) 148 148 148 2,054
Destination 835 835 835 695
Total Price $23,565 $25,815 $25,765 $30,499
Total Invoice $22,554 $24,706 $24,656 $28,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,364
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,532
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4265hp H4
TransmissionM6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18225/40-17
Total Price$23,565$25,815$25,765$30,499
Adjustments for Features-430-1,830-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,135$23,985$23,435$30,499
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$300$0
Total Invoice$22,554$24,706$24,656$28,674
Adjustments for Features-412-1,751-2,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,142$22,955$22,426$28,674
Cost Above Minimum$0$813$284$0

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

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0 
Body kit   $0
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,900$4,400$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$1,830$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-412-1,751-2,2300

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

Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.1 in
Length180.3 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in68.5 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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