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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: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,772

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $17,370 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $16,262 $33,064 $36,089
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40 81 81
All-weather floor mats 60 101 101
Navigation system 1,750    
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32 52 52
All-weather floor mats 48 65 65
Navigation system 1,505    
Options (change) 5,660 182 182
Options (change) 4,950 117 117
Destination 560 915 915
Total Price $23,590 $36,492 $39,787
Total Invoice $21,772 $34,096 $37,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,031
Model Year200620182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine160hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$23,590$36,492$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-7,805-10,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,590$28,687$28,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195
Total Invoice$21,772$34,096$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-7,293-10,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,772$26,803$26,947
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$144

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,320$10,125$13,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,805$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,293-10,174

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length176.6 in189.9 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft373.3 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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