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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: $22,590

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $2,211

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122021
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $20,790
Bluetooth cell phone link 460 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 325
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Roof rails     300
Bluetooth cell phone link 345 345  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 260
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 731 731 625
Options (change) 521 521 500
Destination 775 775 1,175
Total Price $24,801 $29,801 $22,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,406
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,806
Model Year201220122021
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i3.6RSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6146hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/60-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,801$29,801$22,590
Adjustments for Features-805-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,996$27,181$22,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,185$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201220122021
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i3.6RSport
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$4,740$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-754-2,4400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122021
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
Mazda CX-3 Sport

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

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