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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: $23,565

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,839

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,554

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,080

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimWRX Premiumi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,450 $22,545 $24,795 $24,745
Base Invoice $24,935 $21,571 $23,723 $23,673
Cargo net 32 60 60 60
Universal garage door opener 85 125 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192      
Navigation system 2,000      
Cargo net 28 48 48 48
Universal garage door opener 55 100 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125      
Navigation system 1,846      
Options (change) 2,309 185 185 185
Options (change) 2,054 148 148 148
Destination 645 835 835 835
Total Price $29,404 $23,565 $25,815 $25,765
Total Invoice $27,634 $22,554 $24,706 $24,656

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,169
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,353
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimWRX Premiumi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,404$23,565$25,815$25,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,330-2,730-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,404$22,235$23,085$22,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$850$300
Total Invoice$27,634$22,554$24,706$24,656
Adjustments for Features0-1,273-2,613-3,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,634$21,281$22,093$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$812$284

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

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimWRX Premiumi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0
Body kit$0   
Hood scoop$100   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,070$3,400$4,800$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330$2,730$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,273-2,613-3,091

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

Model Year20082016
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in180.3 in
Width68.5 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft312.4 ft3

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