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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: $27,740

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,701

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,195 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $21,717 $33,064 $36,089
Tech Package 1,895    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 40 81 81
All-weather floor mats 80 101 101
Rear bumper protector 50 107  
Metal pedals   172 172
Tech Package 1,630    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo tray 48    
Cargo net 32 52 52
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65
Rear bumper protector 40 69  
Metal pedals   112 112
Options (change) 3,795 461 354
Options (change) 3,234 298 229
Destination 750 915 915
Total Price $27,740 $36,771 $39,959
Total Invoice $25,701 $34,277 $37,233

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,065
Model Year201020182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,740$36,771$39,959
Adjustments for Features0-6,985-10,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,740$29,786$29,874
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$25,701$34,277$37,233
Adjustments for Features0-6,511-9,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,701$27,766$27,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$70

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020182018
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
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 
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height 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$3,025$10,010$13,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,985$10,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,511-9,397

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102018
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length177.4 in189.9 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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