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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,130

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,495 $17,535
Base Invoice $25,925 $16,416
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 175
Cargo net 32 40
Universal garage door opener 85 75
Remote start 432 350
Bodyside moldings 198  
Navigation system 2,000 1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Rear spoiler   325
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 140
Cargo net 28 32
Universal garage door opener 55 60
Remote start 324 280
Bodyside moldings 129  
Navigation system 1,846 1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Rear spoiler   260
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,939 6,940
Options (change) 2,507 6,064
Destination 695 650
Total Price $31,129 $25,125
Total Invoice $29,127 $23,130

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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: $5,954
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,950
Model Year20092008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
TrimWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,129$25,125
Adjustments for Features-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,079$25,125
Total Invoice$29,127$23,130
Adjustments for Features-470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,080$23,130

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

Model Year20092008
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-470

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,076 lb.2,759 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested105032%
Total Not Requested220068%

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