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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: $31,175

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,424

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims Grand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,545 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $24,438 $33,064 $36,089
Touring Technology Package 2,600    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 60 81 81
All-weather floor mats 100 101 101
Rear bumper protector 100 107  
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Touring Technology Package 2,236    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 48 52 52
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65
Rear bumper protector 80 69  
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Options (change) 4,810 1,874 182
Options (change) 4,166 1,509 117
Destination 820 915 915
Total Price $31,175 $38,184 $39,787
Total Invoice $29,424 $35,488 $37,121

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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: $1,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $873
Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims Grand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$31,175$38,184$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-5,585-5,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,175$32,599$34,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553
Total Invoice$29,424$35,488$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-5,191-5,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,424$30,297$31,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,567

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201520182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims Grand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Total Value of Features$3,450$9,035$9,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,585$5,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,191-5,257

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20152018
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length175.6 in189.9 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0Yes
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested217571%
Total Not Requested87529%

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