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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: $26,070

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,755

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $23,145
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $22,144
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Cargo tray 75 75 75 75
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Cargo tray 46 46 46 60
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 8,334 7,234 2,739 2,050
Options (change) 7,237 6,302 2,185 1,736
Destination 750 750 750 875
Total Price $29,079 $33,079 $35,084 $26,070
Total Invoice $26,913 $30,585 $32,377 $24,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,633
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand 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$26,070
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,079$32,129$34,984$25,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$26,913$30,585$32,377$24,755
Adjustments for Features0-878-92-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,913$29,707$32,285$24,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$5,372$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand 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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
G-vectoring control   $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
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
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 $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,475$2,625$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-92-475

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
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.2,900 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
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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested285072%
Total Not Requested112528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested247577%
Total Not Requested72523%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested102550%
Total Not Requested102550%

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