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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: $29,945

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,201

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,491

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Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,895 $32,995
Base Invoice $22,862 $30,860
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo tray 75  
Cargo net 50 70
All-weather floor mats 100 72
Rear bumper protector 100 95
Remote start 550 450
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo tray 60  
Cargo net 40 45
All-weather floor mats 80 46
Rear bumper protector 80 61
Remote start 440 337
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Options (change) 5,175 3,677
Options (change) 4,464 2,982
Destination 875 850
Total Price $29,945 $37,522
Total Invoice $28,201 $34,692

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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: $4,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,255
Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-18
Total Price$29,945$37,522
Adjustments for Features0-3,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,945$34,022
Total Invoice$28,201$34,692
Adjustments for Features0-3,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,201$31,456

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Hill descent control $250
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
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
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,350$7,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,236

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.3 in108.1 in
Length175.6 in189.6 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,810 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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