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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: $24,090

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $4,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,745

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $4,332

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $23,145 $26,995 $27,495
Base Invoice $19,564 $22,144 $25,510 $25,925
Popular Equipment Package 1,500      
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      
Satellite radio     453 453
Popular Equipment Package 1,290      
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      
Satellite radio     340 340
Options (change) 2,770 900 1,194 1,194
Options (change) 2,306 720 872 872
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $24,090 $24,920 $28,884 $29,384
Total Invoice $22,745 $23,739 $27,077 $27,492

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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: $4,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,069
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6T4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$24,090$24,920$28,884$29,384
Adjustments for Features-255-1,505-7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,835$23,415$28,134$29,384
Cost Above Minimum$420$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$22,745$23,739$27,077$27,492
Adjustments for Features-241-1,434-7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,504$22,305$26,374$27,492
Cost Above Minimum$199$0$0$1,118

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

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Impreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimTouringGrand Touring2.5GTWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $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$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$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$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  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,850$4,100$3,345$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$1,505$750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-241-1,434-7030

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

Model Year20172009
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.3,076 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
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT

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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