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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: $25,693

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,676

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,732

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trims2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $18,625 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $17,446 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Grand Touring Package 2,270        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Cargo tray 50        
Cargo net 40 81 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 78 101 101 101 101
Rear bumper protector 50 107 107    
Universal garage door opener 75        
Remote start 350 470 470 470 470
Navigation system 1,950        
Grand Touring Package 2,117        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Cargo tray 40        
Cargo net 32 52 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 62 65 65 65 65
Rear bumper protector 40 69 69    
Universal garage door opener 60        
Remote start 280 352 352 352 352
Navigation system 1,677        
Options (change) 6,398 759 759 652 652
Options (change) 5,616 538 538 469 469
Destination 670 915 915 915 915
Total Price $25,693 $34,369 $37,069 $38,057 $40,257
Total Invoice $23,732 $32,076 $34,517 $35,495 $37,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,287
Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trims2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine156hp I4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$25,693$34,369$37,069$38,057$40,257
Adjustments for Features0-6,160-7,060-10,160-10,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,693$28,209$30,009$27,897$30,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$312$2,112$0$2,200
Total Invoice$23,732$32,076$34,517$35,495$37,473
Adjustments for Features0-5,749-6,574-9,476-9,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,732$26,327$27,943$26,019$28,016
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$1,924$0$1,997

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018201820182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trims2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning   $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Navigation app $50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Navigation system$600  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,250$8,410$9,310$12,410$12,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,160$7,060$10,160$10,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,749-6,574-9,476-9,457

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
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 Weight2,809 lb.3,623 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
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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