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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,485

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,688

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Outback
Trims3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $31,295
Base Invoice $15,805 $29,058
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 40 42
All-weather floor mats 60 55
Universal garage door opener 75 77
Rear spoiler 325 380
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 32 28
All-weather floor mats 48 33
Universal garage door opener 60 50
Rear spoiler 260 285
Navigation system 1,505 1,823
Options (change) 6,045 2,554
Options (change) 5,323 2,219
Destination 560 625
Total Price $23,485 $34,474
Total Invoice $21,688 $31,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,809
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,271
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Outback
Trims3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$23,485$34,474
Adjustments for Features0-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,485$31,294
Total Invoice$21,688$31,902
Adjustments for Features0-2,943
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,688$28,959

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Outback
Trims3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$1,720$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,943

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in186.2 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%

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