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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: $27,285

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,006

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,330

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,582

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,440 $28,295
Base Invoice $20,991 $26,460
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 186
Cargo tray 50  
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750 1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 121
Cargo tray 40  
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505 1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Options (change) 4,195 5,221
Options (change) 3,689 4,677
Destination 650 775
Total Price $27,285 $34,291
Total Invoice $25,330 $31,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,751
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,622
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$27,285$34,291
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,285$30,036
Total Invoice$25,330$31,912
Adjustments for Features0-3,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,330$27,952

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,420$6,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,960

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,041 lb.3,597 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
43.8 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested85024%
Total Not Requested262576%

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