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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: $25,005

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $26,500
Limited Package 3,200 3,300      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183 325
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Door sill trim plates         125
Limited Package 2,887 3,017      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119 260
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 3,515 3,615 315 315 550
Options (change) 3,089 3,219 202 202 440
Destination 695 695 695 695 945
Total Price $25,005 $30,905 $29,905 $35,605 $27,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,296
Model Year20092009200920092020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4186hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$25,005$30,905$29,905$35,605$27,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-475-2,000-4,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,005$28,930$29,430$33,605$23,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$4,425$8,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009200920092020
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual   $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
G-vectoring control    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600 
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights    $1000
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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  $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$5,450$3,950$5,475$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$475$2,000$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,841-443-1,854-231

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092020
ModelLegacyMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.3 in
Length186.2 in183.5 in
Width68.1 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested295075%
Total Not Requested97525%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Fog lights125No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Total Requested182557%
Total Not Requested137543%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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