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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: $21,764

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $1,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,436

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $738

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,495 $26,995 $27,495 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,584 $25,510 $25,925 $18,303
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192 192 200
Cargo net 32 32 32 40
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 75
Remote start 432 432 432 350
Satellite radio 453 453 453 430
Rear spoiler 380      
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125 125 160
Cargo net 28 28 28 32
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55 60
Remote start 324 324 324 280
Satellite radio 340 340 340 344
Rear spoiler 285      
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,200
Options (change) 1,574 1,194 1,194 2,490
Options (change) 1,157 872 872 2,076
Destination 695 695 695 795
Total Price $21,764 $28,884 $29,384 $22,830
Total Invoice $20,436 $27,077 $27,492 $21,174

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,484
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,764$28,884$29,384$22,830
Adjustments for Features-795-2,295-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,969$26,589$27,839$22,830
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,620$6,870$0
Total Invoice$20,436$27,077$27,492$21,174
Adjustments for Features-746-2,151-1,4460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,690$24,926$26,046$21,174
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,236$6,356$0

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

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX Premiums
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900  
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0 $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop $100$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated front seats $200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,020$3,520$2,770$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$795$2,295$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-746-2,151-1,4460

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

Model Year20092011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in180.7 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft311.8 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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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