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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,528

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,616

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,600

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Legacy
Trims2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $28,295
Base Invoice $16,989 $26,438
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Universal garage door opener 75 77
Rear spoiler 325 389
Navigation system 1,950 2,000
Stability control   300
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Universal garage door opener 60 50
Rear spoiler 260 292
Navigation system 1,677 1,721
Stability control   275
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,723 4,204
Options (change) 5,941 3,584
Destination 670 645
Total Price $25,528 $33,144
Total Invoice $23,600 $30,667

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,065
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Legacy
Trims2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$25,528$33,144
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,528$28,819
Total Invoice$23,600$30,667
Adjustments for Features0-4,002
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,600$26,665

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Legacy
Trims2.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,050$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,002

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Legacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in186.2 in
Width69.1 in68.1 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested130050%
Total Not Requested130050%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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