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Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,195

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,395

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec Bs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $19,040
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $17,838
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 200
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 75
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 80
Rear spoiler 389 389 389  
Navigation system 2,000      
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,395
Tech Package       1,195
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 160
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 60
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 64
Rear spoiler 292 292 292  
Navigation system 1,721      
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,200
Tech Package       1,028
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Options (change) 3,004 704 704 5,405
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 4,807
Destination 645 645 645 750
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $25,195
Total Invoice $29,573 $30,306 $32,673 $23,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,077
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec Bs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$25,195
Adjustments for Features-975-1,975-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,969$30,669$33,944$25,195
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$0
Total Invoice$29,573$30,306$32,673$23,395
Adjustments for Features-903-1,834-1,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,670$28,472$31,379$23,395
Cost Above Minimum$198$0$2,907$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec Bs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Hood scoop$100 $100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,050$3,475$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$1,975$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-903-1,834-1,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelLegacyMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in180.7 in
Width68.1 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 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-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested197569%
Total Not Requested87531%

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