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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: $27,435

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,012

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,000 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,952 $30,860
Tech Package 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 40 70
All-weather floor mats 80 72
Rear bumper protector 50 95
Universal garage door opener 75  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Metal pedals   170
Tech Package 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo tray 48  
Cargo net 32 45
All-weather floor mats 64 46
Rear bumper protector 40 61
Universal garage door opener 60  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Metal pedals   110
Options (change) 2,640 2,602
Options (change) 2,240 2,092
Destination 795 850
Total Price $27,435 $36,447
Total Invoice $25,987 $33,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,485
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine263hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,435$36,447
Adjustments for Features0-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,435$29,622
Total Invoice$25,987$33,802
Adjustments for Features0-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,987$27,472

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimMazdaSpeed33.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,275$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length177.4 in189.6 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested110052%
Total Not Requested100048%

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