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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: $27,785

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,942

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,730

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,440 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $20,991 $32,696 $35,635
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo tray 50    
Cargo net 40 70 70
All-weather floor mats 60 72 72
Rear bumper protector 50 95  
Remote start 350 450 450
Navigation system 1,750    
Metal pedals   170 170
Grand Touring Package 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo tray 40    
Cargo net 32 45 45
All-weather floor mats 48 46 46
Rear bumper protector 40 61  
Remote start 280 337 337
Navigation system 1,505    
Metal pedals   110 110
Options (change) 4,695 857 762
Options (change) 4,089 599 538
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $27,785 $36,727 $39,832
Total Invoice $25,730 $34,170 $37,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,282
Model Year200820172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,785$36,727$39,832
Adjustments for Features0-7,390-10,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,785$29,337$29,042
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$25,730$34,170$37,048
Adjustments for Features0-6,875-10,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,730$27,295$27,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$283$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
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
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
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 map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,120$10,510$13,910
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,390$10,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,875-10,036

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length176.6 in189.6 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,810 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
43.8 ft373.3 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122560%
Total Not Requested82540%

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