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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: $27,568

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,626

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,740 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $21,286 $32,696 $35,635
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo tray 50    
Cargo net 40 70 70
All-weather floor mats 78 72 72
Rear bumper protector 50 95  
Navigation system 1,950    
Metal pedals   170 170
Grand Touring Package 1,599    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo tray 40    
Cargo net 32 45 45
All-weather floor mats 62 46 46
Rear bumper protector 40 61  
Navigation system 1,677    
Metal pedals   110 110
Options (change) 4,158 407 312
Options (change) 3,670 262 201
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $27,568 $36,277 $39,382
Total Invoice $25,626 $33,833 $36,711

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $729
Model Year200920172017
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$27,568$36,277$39,382
Adjustments for Features0-7,710-11,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,568$28,567$28,272
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0
Total Invoice$25,626$33,833$36,711
Adjustments for Features0-7,191-10,356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,626$26,642$26,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$287$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920172017
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
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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
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
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
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$2,650$10,360$13,760
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,710$11,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,191-10,356

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092017
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested82552%

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