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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: $26,595

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,359

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,286

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Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Outback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,895 $28,295
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo tray 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo tray 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 1,825 4,845
Options (change) 1,622 4,410
Destination 875 775
Total Price $26,595 $33,915
Total Invoice $25,359 $31,645

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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: $6,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,446
Model Year20182012
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$26,595$33,915
Adjustments for Features0-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,595$33,015
Total Invoice$25,359$31,645
Adjustments for Features0-840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,359$30,805

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
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 
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
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,650$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested235068%
Total Not Requested112532%

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