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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: $22,590

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $4,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,455

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $3,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimTouringGrand TouringWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $23,145 $24,350 $26,450
Base Invoice $19,564 $22,144 $22,997 $24,935
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 192 192
Universal garage door opener 125 125 85 85
Remote start 550 550 432 432
Cargo net 50 50 32 32
Fog lights 370      
Aux input     97  
Satellite radio     453 453
Rear spoiler     380  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 125 125
Universal garage door opener 100 100 55 55
Remote start 440 440 324 324
Cargo net 40 40 28 28
Fog lights 296      
Aux input     63  
Satellite radio     340 340
Rear spoiler     285  
Options (change) 1,270 900 1,671 1,194
Options (change) 1,016 720 1,220 872
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $22,590 $24,920 $26,666 $28,289
Total Invoice $21,455 $23,739 $24,862 $26,452

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,105
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimTouringGrand TouringWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4224hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 980, 4100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,590$24,920$26,666$28,289
Adjustments for Features-225-3,1300-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,365$21,790$26,666$27,564
Cost Above Minimum$575$0$0$898
Total Invoice$21,455$23,739$24,862$26,452
Adjustments for Features-214-2,9820-678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,241$20,757$24,862$25,774
Cost Above Minimum$484$0$0$912

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

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimTouringGrand TouringWRXWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Total Value of Features$2,845$5,750$2,620$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$3,130$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-2,9820-678

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

Model Year20172008
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 Weight2,900 lb.3,017 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

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

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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