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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: $24,020

Mazda Mazda3 Select   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimWRXWRX PremiumSelectPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $26,450 $22,700 $24,200 $26,500
Aux input 97        
Cargo net 32 32 50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 325 325 325
Universal garage door opener 85 85      
Satellite radio 453 453      
Aux input 63        
Cargo net 28 28 40 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 260 260 260
Universal garage door opener 55 55      
Satellite radio 340 340      
Options (change) 859 762 375 375 375
Options (change) 611 548 300 300 300
Destination 645 645 945 945 945
Total Price $25,854 $27,857 $24,020 $25,520 $27,820

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Select
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,355
Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimWRXWRX PremiumSelectPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4224hp H4186hp I4186hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4100, 10?, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$25,854$27,857$24,020$25,520$27,820
Adjustments for Features0-925-4,055-5,105-7,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,854$26,932$19,965$20,415$20,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,078$0$450$100

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

Model Year20082008202020202020
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimWRXWRX PremiumSelectPreferredPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
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$75   
Wiper de-icer $25   
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Hood scoop$100$100   
Rear spoiler $200   
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125    
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights $125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors $25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights    $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$2,570$3,495$6,625$7,675$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$925$4,055$5,105$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-868-210-249-347

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

Model Year20082020
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.3 in
Length180.3 in183.5 in
Width68.5 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Select

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Preferred

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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