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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: $26,285

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,502

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,700 $31,595
Base Invoice $22,191 $29,367
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 183
Cargo net 40 42
All-weather floor mats 80 55
Universal garage door opener 75 77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 119
Cargo net 32 28
All-weather floor mats 64 33
Universal garage door opener 60 50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 1,790 1,557
Options (change) 1,516 1,324
Destination 795 695
Total Price $26,285 $33,847
Total Invoice $24,502 $31,386

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,012
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,665
Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed32.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-17
Total Price$26,285$33,847
Adjustments for Features0-4,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,285$29,297
Total Invoice$24,502$31,386
Adjustments for Features0-4,219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,502$27,167

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
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$2,575$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,219

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length177.4 in188.7 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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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