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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: $32,570

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $1,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Outback
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $28,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Cargo tray 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Limited Package     3,400
Sunroof     1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Cargo tray 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Limited Package     3,207
Sunroof     1,203
Options (change) 525 525 4,845
Options (change) 420 420 4,410
Destination 995 995 775
Total Price $32,570 $35,420 $33,915

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,357
Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Outback
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine250hp I4250hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$32,570$35,420$33,915
Adjustments for Features-2,925-2,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,645$32,495$33,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Outback
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.6R
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$8,075$8,075$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$2,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-127-1170

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20212012
ModelMazda3Outback
Body4dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.3 in107.9 in
Length175.6 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height56.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft371.3 ft3

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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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested100029%

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