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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: $23,915

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,032

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelMazda3WRXWRX
TrimsLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $15,805 $29,708 $38,587
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 233 233
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75 111 111
All-weather floor mats 60 81 81
Cargo net 40 81 81
Rear spoiler 325    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation Package   2,100  
Bodyside moldings   267 267
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 151 151
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60 72 72
All-weather floor mats 48 52 52
Cargo net 32 52 52
Rear spoiler 260    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation Package   1,863  
Bodyside moldings   173 173
Options (change) 6,475 2,873 773
Options (change) 5,667 2,363 500
Destination 560 860 860
Total Price $23,915 $35,328 $42,528
Total Invoice $22,032 $32,931 $39,947

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,481
Model Year200620182018
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, 7440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$23,915$35,328$42,528
Adjustments for Features0-4,740-5,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,915$30,588$36,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,225
Total Invoice$22,032$32,931$39,947
Adjustments for Features0-4,418-5,368
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,032$28,513$34,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,066

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620182018
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$10
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
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$0
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 nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights$125$125 
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,245$5,985$6,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,740$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,418-5,368

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062018
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.3,277 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
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

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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