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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,855

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,984

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,338

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3WRXWRX
TrimsLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $15,805 $29,154 $37,750
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 165 165
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75 85 85
Cargo net 40 55 55
Rear spoiler 325    
Satellite radio 430    
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 107 107
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60 56 56
Cargo net 32 36 36
Rear spoiler 260    
Satellite radio 344    
Bodyside moldings   149 149
Options (change) 6,415 535 535
Options (change) 5,619 348 348
Destination 560 820 820
Total Price $23,855 $32,350 $41,350
Total Invoice $21,984 $30,322 $38,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,310
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3WRXWRX
TrimsLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$23,855$32,350$41,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,855$29,120$35,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,540
Total Invoice$21,984$30,322$38,918
Adjustments for Features0-3,028-5,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,984$27,294$33,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,269

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda3WRXWRX
TrimsLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,745$4,975$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,028-5,355

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda3WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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