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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,058

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,661

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX STIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $18,135
Base Invoice $31,044 $16,989
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 200
Universal garage door opener 87 75
All-weather floor mats 55 78
Fog lights 395  
CD changer, in-dash   500
Body kit   400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 160
Universal garage door opener 56 60
All-weather floor mats 33 62
Fog lights 257  
CD changer, in-dash   400
Body kit   320
Options (change) 720 1,253
Options (change) 465 1,002
Destination 625 670
Total Price $34,340 $20,058
Total Invoice $32,134 $18,661

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,187
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,577
Model Year20062009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX STIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$34,340$20,058
Adjustments for Features-3,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$20,058
Total Invoice$32,134$18,661
Adjustments for Features-2,8960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,238$18,661

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX STIs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Second rear spoiler$150 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,645$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8960

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in178.3 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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