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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: $25,560

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,601

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,359

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,646

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,000 $28,495
Base Invoice $22,952 $26,643
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 186
Cargo tray 60  
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Satellite radio 430  
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 121
Cargo tray 48  
Universal garage door opener 60 55
Satellite radio 344  
Limited Package   3,391
Options (change) 765 3,871
Options (change) 612 3,567
Destination 795 795
Total Price $25,560 $33,161
Total Invoice $24,359 $31,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,602
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-17
Total Price$25,560$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,560$28,836
Total Invoice$24,359$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-4,044
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,359$26,961

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
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 recliner, second row seats $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,700$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,044

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length177.4 in189.0 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft371.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77523%
Total Not Requested265077%

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