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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: $27,518

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,679

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,586

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,740 $30,995
Base Invoice $21,286 $28,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Cargo tray 50  
Cargo net 40 42
All-weather floor mats 78 55
Universal garage door opener 75 77
Navigation system 1,950 2,000
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
Cargo tray 40  
Cargo net 32 28
All-weather floor mats 62 33
Universal garage door opener 60 50
Navigation system 1,677 1,822
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 4,108 3,557
Options (change) 3,630 3,146
Destination 670 645
Total Price $27,518 $35,197
Total Invoice $25,586 $32,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,304
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,024
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,518$35,197
Adjustments for Features0-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,518$29,822
Total Invoice$25,586$32,586
Adjustments for Features0-4,976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,586$27,610

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
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 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
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 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$7,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,976

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length176.6 in188.7 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 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 Headroom38.4 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft366.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested35022%
Total Not Requested125078%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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