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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: $24,545

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $199

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,117

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelMazda3LegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGrand Touring2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 183 183 183 183
All-weather floor mats 100 55 55 55 55
Universal garage door opener 125 77 77 77 77
Door sill trim plates 125        
Stability control   300 300    
Limited Package   2,600      
Rear spoiler   389 389 389 389
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 119 119 119 119
All-weather floor mats 80 33 33 33 33
Universal garage door opener 100 50 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 100        
Stability control   275 275    
Limited Package   2,338      
Rear spoiler   292 292 292 292
Options (change) 525 3,604 1,004 704 704
Options (change) 420 3,107 769 494 494
Destination 875 645 645 645 645
Total Price $24,545 $24,744 $29,944 $32,644 $35,344
Total Invoice $23,439 $23,117 $27,852 $30,306 $32,673

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $374
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $155
Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelMazda3LegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGrand Touring2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,545$24,744$29,944$32,644$35,344
Adjustments for Features-1750-1,100-2,700-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,370$24,744$28,844$29,944$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100$5,200$8,475
Total Invoice$23,439$23,117$27,852$30,306$32,673
Adjustments for Features-1670-1,023-2,507-1,964
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,272$23,117$26,829$27,799$30,709
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,712$4,682$7,592

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172008200820082008
ModelMazda3LegacyLegacyLegacyLegacy
TrimGrand Touring2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
5-speed manual $0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Brake assist$50    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
G-vectoring control$100    
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Body kit $0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75
Hood scoop  $100 $100
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
USB port$25    
Voice control for audio system$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125    
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25$25
Digital instruments$0    
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$2,475$3,575$5,175$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$0$1,100$2,700$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-1670-1,023-2,507-1,964

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20172008
ModelMazda3Legacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length180.3 in186.2 in
Width70.7 in68.1 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested312591%
Total Not Requested3259%

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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Spec B

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

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