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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: $26,155

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,924

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,968

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $24,745
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $23,673
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85 125
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55 100
Cargo tray 46 46 46 60
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 8,334 7,234 2,739 575
Options (change) 7,237 6,302 2,185 460
Destination 750 750 750 835
Total Price $29,079 $33,079 $35,084 $26,155
Total Invoice $26,913 $30,585 $32,377 $24,968

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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: $1,876
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,079$33,079$35,084$26,155
Adjustments for Features-75-1,025-1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,004$32,054$34,909$26,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$26,913$30,585$32,377$24,968
Adjustments for Features-69-948-1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,844$29,637$32,216$24,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,372$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,350$3,300$2,450$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,025$175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-948-1610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelLegacyMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length186.4 in180.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height59.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested285072%
Total Not Requested112528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

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