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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: $22,810

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,148

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,370 $22,995 $27,995
Base Invoice $16,262 $21,663 $26,186
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Navigation system 1,750 2,000 2,000
Limited Package   4,000 3,000
Sunroof   995 995
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Navigation system 1,505 1,668 1,668
Limited Package   3,689 2,838
Sunroof   829 829
Options (change) 4,880 6,995 5,995
Options (change) 4,326 6,186 5,335
Destination 560 695 695
Total Price $22,810 $30,685 $34,685
Total Invoice $21,148 $28,544 $32,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,680
Model Year200620102010
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine160hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$22,810$30,685$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,810$26,690$29,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$21,148$28,544$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-3,716-4,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,148$24,828$27,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,795

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620102010
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,245$5,240$6,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,716-4,593

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062010
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length176.6 in188.2 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested200047%
Total Not Requested224053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested145043%
Total Not Requested192557%

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