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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: $25,965

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,816

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $24,745
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $23,673
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 55 55 60
Cargo tray 71 71 75
Universal garage door opener 85 85 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Door sill trim plates     125
Navigation system 888 888  
Cargo net 36 36 48
Cargo tray 46 46 60
Universal garage door opener 56 56 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 1,376 1,376 385
Options (change) 1,133 1,133 308
Destination 750 750 835
Total Price $31,221 $39,571 $25,965
Total Invoice $29,288 $37,262 $24,816

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,986
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,170
Model Year201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine265hp H4305hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$31,221$39,571$25,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,221$37,921$25,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,288$37,262$24,816
Adjustments for Features0-1,554-698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,288$35,708$24,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,420$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMazda3
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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$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 recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,320$3,970$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,554-698

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.1 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in180.3 in
Width68.5 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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