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Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,530

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,248

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZMazda3
TrimLimitedtSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,445 $33,495 $22,900
Base Invoice $26,995 $31,690 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 244 244 200
Cargo tray 72 72 60
Universal garage door opener 110 110 75
Bright-finished fuel door 105 105 100
Tech Package     1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 157 157 160
Cargo tray 46 46 48
Universal garage door opener 72 72 60
Bright-finished fuel door 68 68 80
Tech Package     1,204
Options (change) 531 531 1,835
Options (change) 343 343 1,552
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $29,836 $34,886 $25,530
Total Invoice $28,198 $32,893 $24,248

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,924
Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZMazda3
TrimLimitedtSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine205hp H4205hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8196, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,836$34,886$25,530
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,836$34,711$24,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,875$0
Total Invoice$28,198$32,893$24,248
Adjustments for Features0-165-974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,198$32,728$23,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,530$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
ModelBRZBRZMazda3
TrimLimitedtSs Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0 
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler $400 
Manual adjustability, rear spoiler $100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Performance meter$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$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
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$2,900$3,075$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-974

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length166.7 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height50.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,762 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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