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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,184

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX STIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $22,900
Base Invoice $31,044 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 200
Universal garage door opener 87 75
All-weather floor mats 55 80
Fog lights 395  
Tech Package   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 160
Universal garage door opener 56 60
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Fog lights 257  
Tech Package   1,204
Options (change) 720 1,755
Options (change) 465 1,488
Destination 625 795
Total Price $34,340 $25,450
Total Invoice $32,134 $24,184

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,853
Model Year20062012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX STIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,340$25,450
Adjustments for Features0-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,340$22,395
Total Invoice$32,134$24,184
Adjustments for Features0-2,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,134$21,281

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

Model Year20062012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX STIs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Second rear spoiler$150 
Sunroof $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,320$7,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,903

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

Model Year20062012
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length175.4 in180.9 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.0 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 headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested87564%

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