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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: $28,600

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,125

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3WRX
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $30,395
Base Invoice $23,961 $28,601
Touring Technology Package 2,600  
Cargo net 60 55
Cargo tray 75 71
Navigation Package with Eyesight   4,095
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Universal garage door opener   85
Touring Technology Package 2,236  
Cargo net 48 36
Cargo tray 60 46
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,633
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 2,735 4,471
Options (change) 2,344 3,878
Destination 820 795
Total Price $28,600 $35,661
Total Invoice $27,125 $33,274

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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: $4,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,877
Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3WRX
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,600$35,661
Adjustments for Features0-2,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$33,226
Total Invoice$27,125$33,274
Adjustments for Features0-2,272
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,125$31,002

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3WRX
Trims Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,272

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in104.3 in
Length180.3 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested242569%
Total Not Requested111031%

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