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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: $22,590

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $4,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,455

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $3,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3
TrimWRXWRX PremiumTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $26,450 $20,445 $23,145
Base Invoice $22,997 $24,935 $19,564 $22,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 175 175
Aux input 97      
Cargo net 32 32 50 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85 125 125
Remote start 432 432 550 550
Rear spoiler 380      
Satellite radio 453 453    
Fog lights     370  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 140 140
Aux input 63      
Cargo net 28 28 40 40
Universal garage door opener 55 55 100 100
Remote start 324 324 440 440
Rear spoiler 285      
Satellite radio 340 340    
Fog lights     296  
Options (change) 1,671 1,194 1,270 900
Options (change) 1,220 872 1,016 720
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $26,666 $28,289 $22,590 $24,920
Total Invoice $24,862 $26,452 $21,455 $23,739

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,876
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,105
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3
TrimWRXWRX PremiumTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4224hp H4155hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4100, 10?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,666$28,289$22,590$24,920
Adjustments for Features0-725-225-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,666$27,564$22,365$21,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$898$575$0
Total Invoice$24,862$26,452$21,455$23,739
Adjustments for Features0-678-214-2,982
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,862$25,774$21,241$20,757
Cost Above Minimum$0$912$484$0

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

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3
TrimWRXWRX PremiumTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,620$3,345$2,845$5,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$725$225$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678-214-2,982

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

Model Year20082017
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.2,900 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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