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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: $25,550

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,264

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3WRX
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $31,595
Base Invoice $21,901 $29,708
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 233
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo net 40 81
All-weather floor mats 80 81
Cargo tray 60 81
Universal garage door opener 75 111
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 151
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo net 32 52
All-weather floor mats 64 52
Cargo tray 48 52
Universal garage door opener 60 72
8-speed shiftable CVT   1,101
Options (change) 1,855 1,787
Options (change) 1,568 1,480
Destination 795 860
Total Price $25,550 $34,242
Total Invoice $24,264 $32,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,505
Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3WRX
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionM6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,550$34,242
Adjustments for Features0-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,550$31,807
Total Invoice$24,264$32,048
Adjustments for Features0-2,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,264$29,769

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3WRX
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
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 
Boost gauge $75
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,600$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,279

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length180.9 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,450 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested97571%
Total Not Requested40029%

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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