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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,830

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,974

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $25,165
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,454
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Roof rails     300
Door sill trim plates     100
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Roof rails     240
Door sill trim plates     80
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 725
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 580
Destination 775 775 940
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $26,830
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $25,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,472
Model Year201220122018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6146hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/50-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$26,830
Adjustments for Features0-950-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$26,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$25,974
Adjustments for Features0-882-179
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$25,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201220122018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,790$4,740$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-179

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackCX-3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in101.2 in
Length188.2 in168.3 in
Width71.7 in69.6 in
Height65.7 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252558%
Total Not Requested181542%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested197557%
Total Not Requested150043%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

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

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