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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: $29,165

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,987

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,511

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,880

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,895 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $22,862 $32,696 $35,635
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo net 50 70 70
All-weather floor mats 100 72 72
Rear bumper protector 100 95  
Remote start 550 450 450
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,595  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo net 40 45 45
All-weather floor mats 80 46 46
Rear bumper protector 80 61  
Remote start 440 337 337
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,331  
Options (change) 4,395 2,282 592
Options (change) 3,774 1,820 428
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $29,165 $38,152 $39,662
Total Invoice $27,511 $35,391 $36,938

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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: $4,727
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,928
Model Year201820172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine184hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 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$29,165$38,152$39,662
Adjustments for Features0-4,260-4,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,165$33,892$35,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,260
Total Invoice$27,511$35,391$36,938
Adjustments for Features0-3,952-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,511$31,439$32,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,299

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820172017
ModelMazda3OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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 
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$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
Total Value of Features$4,350$8,610$8,860
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,260$4,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,952-4,200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182017
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
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%

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