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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: $23,075

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,721

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,385

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,405

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Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3WRX
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $30,395
Base Invoice $16,416 $28,601
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 165
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 40 55
Cargo tray 50 71
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Bodyside moldings   230
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 107
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 32 36
Cargo tray 40 46
Universal garage door opener 60 56
Bodyside moldings   149
Options (change) 4,890 606
Options (change) 4,319 394
Destination 650 795
Total Price $23,075 $31,796
Total Invoice $21,385 $29,790

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,489
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3WRX
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$23,075$31,796
Adjustments for Features0-4,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,075$27,616
Total Invoice$21,385$29,790
Adjustments for Features0-3,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,385$25,874

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3WRX
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,195$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,916

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082016
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,267 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested67529%
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%

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