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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: $25,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,112

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $18,135
Base Invoice $24,935 $16,989
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 200
Cargo net 32 40
Universal garage door opener 85 75
Bodyside moldings 198  
Navigation system 2,000 1,950
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Rear spoiler   325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 160
Cargo net 28 32
Universal garage door opener 55 60
Bodyside moldings 129  
Navigation system 1,846 1,677
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Rear spoiler   260
Options (change) 2,507 6,685
Options (change) 2,183 5,911
Destination 645 670
Total Price $29,602 $25,490
Total Invoice $27,763 $23,570

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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: $4,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,498
Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,602$25,490
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,602$25,160
Total Invoice$27,763$23,570
Adjustments for Features0-305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,763$23,265

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

Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$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
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,220$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-305

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

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

Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,347 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested155060%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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