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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: $28,840

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,344

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,155

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,895 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $22,862 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 50 81 81
All-weather floor mats 100 101 101
Rear bumper protector 100 107  
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 40 52 52
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65
Rear bumper protector 80 69  
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Options (change) 4,070 1,874 182
Options (change) 3,418 1,509 117
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $28,840 $38,184 $39,787
Total Invoice $27,155 $35,488 $37,121

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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: $3,484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,887
Model Year201720182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 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$28,840$38,184$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-5,860-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$32,324$33,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,553
Total Invoice$27,155$35,488$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-5,446-5,514
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,155$30,042$31,607
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,565

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201720182018
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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 $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  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
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
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
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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 
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Road sign information$75  
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$2,300$8,160$8,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,860$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,446-5,514

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
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 Weight2,989 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested1950100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

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