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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: $27,775

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,548

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Outback
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,545 $30,995
Base Invoice $24,438 $28,795
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Cargo tray 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 60 42
All-weather floor mats 100 55
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Cargo tray 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 48 28
All-weather floor mats 80 33
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Navigation system   1,822
Options (change) 1,410 3,557
Options (change) 1,290 3,146
Destination 820 645
Total Price $27,775 $35,197
Total Invoice $26,548 $32,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,347
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,043
Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Outback
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$27,775$35,197
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$34,122
Total Invoice$26,548$32,586
Adjustments for Features0-995
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,548$31,591

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Outback
Trims Grand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$4,975$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-995

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152008
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in105.1 in
Length175.6 in188.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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