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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: $25,820

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,801

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,470

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3Mazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $21,805 $23,287
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 200 200
Cargo net 55 55 40 40
Cargo tray 71 71 60 60
Universal garage door opener 85 85 75 75
Remote start 400 400 350 350
Tech Package     1,500  
Navigation system 888 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 160 160
Cargo net 36 36 32 32
Cargo tray 46 46 48 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60 60
Remote start 300 300 280 280
Tech Package     1,290  
Options (change) 1,776 1,776 2,225 725
Options (change) 1,433 1,433 1,870 580
Destination 750 750 795 795
Total Price $31,621 $39,971 $25,820 $25,870
Total Invoice $29,588 $37,562 $24,470 $24,662

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,006
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,312
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3Mazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,621$39,971$25,820$25,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-205-205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,621$38,321$25,615$25,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0$50
Total Invoice$29,588$37,562$24,470$24,662
Adjustments for Features0-1,551-194-195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,588$36,011$24,276$24,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,423$0$191

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3Mazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$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 
Body kit$0$0  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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
Door sill trim plates $100  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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 recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,420$4,070$2,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$205$205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,551-194-195

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
ModelImpreza / WRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in180.9 in
Width68.5 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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