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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: $29,095

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,854

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $24,990
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $24,283
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 100
Rear bumper protector 107 107     100
Remote start 470 470 470 470 550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,170
Door sill trim plates         100
Universal garage door opener         125
Roof rails         300
Obstacle detection, rear         495
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 80
Rear bumper protector 69 69     80
Remote start 352 352 352 352 440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,035
Door sill trim plates         80
Universal garage door opener         100
Roof rails         240
Obstacle detection, rear         396
Options (change) 3,302 2,802 1,110 1,110 3,165
Options (change) 2,619 2,204 812 812 2,631
Destination 915 915 915 915 940
Total Price $36,912 $39,112 $38,515 $40,715 $29,095
Total Invoice $34,157 $36,183 $35,838 $37,816 $27,854

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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: $2,542
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6146hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/50-18
Total Price$36,912$39,112$38,515$40,715$29,095
Adjustments for Features-5,275-5,275-5,325-5,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,637$33,837$33,190$35,390$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,553$3,753$0
Total Invoice$34,157$36,183$35,838$37,816$27,854
Adjustments for Features-4,881-4,880-4,955-4,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,276$31,303$30,883$32,870$27,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,027$1,607$3,594$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182018201820182017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,250$8,250$8,300$8,300$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,275$5,275$5,325$5,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,881-4,880-4,955-4,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182017
ModelOutbackCX-3
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in101.2 in
Length189.9 in168.3 in
Width72.4 in69.6 in
Height66.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested347588%
Total Not Requested47512%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested155093%
Total Not Requested1257%

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