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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: $24,685

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,394

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,472

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $21,805 $23,287
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186 200 200
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Cargo tray 75 75 75 60 60
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 75 75
Sunroof 995 995      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Fog lights       325  
Satellite radio       430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121 160 160
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Cargo tray 46 46 46 48 48
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55 60 60
Sunroof 829 829      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Fog lights       260  
Satellite radio       344  
Options (change) 8,334 7,234 2,739 1,090 335
Options (change) 7,237 6,302 2,185 872 268
Destination 750 750 750 795 795
Total Price $29,079 $33,079 $35,084 $24,685 $25,480
Total Invoice $26,913 $30,585 $32,377 $23,472 $24,350

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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: $2,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,908
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,079$33,079$35,084$24,685$25,480
Adjustments for Features-2,050-3,000-2,1500-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,029$30,079$32,934$24,685$24,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$505$0
Total Invoice$26,913$30,585$32,377$23,472$24,350
Adjustments for Features-1,897-2,774-1,9840-1,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,016$27,811$30,393$23,472$23,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,377$364$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3Mazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 $125
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,000$3,950$3,100$950$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,050$3,000$2,150$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,897-2,774-1,9840-1,242

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
ModelLegacyMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height59.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested285072%
Total Not Requested112528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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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