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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,101

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $18,135
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $16,989
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 200
Cargo net 55 55 40
Cargo tray 71 71 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85 75
Remote start 400 400 350
Bodyside moldings 220 220  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Navigation system 888 888 1,677
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 160
Cargo net 36 36 32
Cargo tray 46 46 40
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60
Remote start 300 300 280
Bodyside moldings 143 143  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Options (change) 1,996 1,996 6,760
Options (change) 1,576 1,576 5,971
Destination 750 750 670
Total Price $31,841 $40,191 $25,565
Total Invoice $29,731 $37,705 $23,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,706
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,635
Model Year201220122009
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,841$40,191$25,565
Adjustments for Features-1,570-3,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,271$36,971$25,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,731$37,705$23,630
Adjustments for Features-1,466-3,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,265$34,684$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122009
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$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 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,720$4,370$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,570$3,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,466-3,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelImpreza / WRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
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 surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested245070%
Total Not Requested105030%

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