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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: $24,275

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,669

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,144

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec Bi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $21,805 $23,287
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 200 200
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 75 75
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 80 80
Navigation system 2,000        
Rear spoiler 389 389 389    
Fog lights       325  
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 160 160
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 60 60
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 64 64
Navigation system 1,721        
Rear spoiler 292 292 292    
Fog lights       260  
Options (change) 3,004 704 704 680 355
Options (change) 2,490 494 494 544 284
Destination 645 645 645 795 795
Total Price $31,944 $32,644 $35,344 $24,275 $25,500
Total Invoice $29,573 $30,306 $32,673 $23,144 $24,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,286
Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec Bi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,944$32,644$35,344$24,275$25,500
Adjustments for Features-2,325-3,325-2,7500-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,619$29,319$32,594$24,275$24,000
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$3,275$275$0
Total Invoice$29,573$30,306$32,673$23,144$24,366
Adjustments for Features-2,152-3,087-2,5420-1,433
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,421$27,219$30,131$23,144$22,933
Cost Above Minimum$202$0$2,912$211$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008200820132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec Bi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$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$3,550$4,550$3,975$1,225$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$3,325$2,750$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,152-3,087-2,5420-1,433

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082013
ModelLegacyMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in180.9 in
Width68.1 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 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%

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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