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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: $24,355

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,735

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112017
ModelMazda3WRX
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $30,995
Base Invoice $18,303 $29,154
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 165
Universal garage door opener 75 85
Cargo tray 60 71
Cargo net 40 55
Satellite radio 430  
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 107
Universal garage door opener 60 56
Cargo tray 48 46
Cargo net 32 36
Satellite radio 344  
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,100
Options (change) 4,015 1,576
Options (change) 3,637 1,345
Destination 795 820
Total Price $24,355 $33,391
Total Invoice $22,735 $31,319

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,336
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,114
Model Year20112017
ModelMazda3WRX
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,355$33,391
Adjustments for Features0-3,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,355$29,691
Total Invoice$22,735$31,319
Adjustments for Features0-3,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,735$27,849

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
ModelMazda3WRX
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,300$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,470

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20112017
ModelMazda3WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested112531%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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