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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: $28,045

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,615

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,895 $28,295
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,460
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo tray 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo tray 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,275 6,395
Options (change) 2,878 5,704
Destination 875 775
Total Price $28,045 $35,465
Total Invoice $26,615 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,813
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$28,045$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,045$34,915
Total Invoice$26,615$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,615$32,428

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$3,900$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-511

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length175.6 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height57.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested112532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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