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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: $25,470

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,296

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,190

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3WRX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $30,395
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $28,601
Tech Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 165
Cargo net 40 40 55
Cargo tray 60 60 71
Universal garage door opener 75 75 85
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,200
Tech Package 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 107
Cargo net 32 32 36
Cargo tray 48 48 46
Universal garage door opener 60 60 56
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Options (change) 1,875 375 1,576
Options (change) 1,590 300 1,345
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $25,470 $25,520 $32,766
Total Invoice $24,190 $24,382 $30,741

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,521
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,886
Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3WRX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionM6M6CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,470$25,520$32,766
Adjustments for Features00-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$25,520$30,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,190$24,382$30,741
Adjustments for Features00-1,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,190$24,382$29,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201320132016
ModelMazda3Mazda3WRX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,850$2,850$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,665

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20132016
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.3,433 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 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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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