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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: $27,565

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims Grand TouringLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,445 $37,995 $39,945
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 60 81 81
All-weather floor mats 100 101 101
Rear bumper protector 100 107  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 48 52 52
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65
Rear bumper protector 80 69  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Options (change) 1,285 289 182
Options (change) 1,028 186 117
Destination 835 1,050 1,050
Total Price $27,565 $39,334 $41,177

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,258
Model Year201620212021
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims Grand TouringLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$27,565$39,334$41,177
Adjustments for Features0-4,635-7,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,565$34,699$33,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620212021
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
Trims Grand TouringLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
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 app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,000$7,635$10,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,635$7,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-219

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162021
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length175.6 in191.3 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft375.7 ft3

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