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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: $23,985

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $6,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $20,790
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458 458  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 81 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 101 100
Rear bumper protector 107 107 107     100
Remote start 470 470 470 470 470 550
Universal garage door opener 365          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           325
Door sill trim plates           100
Roof rails           300
Obstacle detection, rear           495
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343 343  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 52 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65 80
Rear bumper protector 69 69 69     80
Remote start 352 352 352 352 352 440
Universal garage door opener 236          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           260
Door sill trim plates           80
Roof rails           240
Obstacle detection, rear           396
Options (change) 1,582 1,217 1,217 1,110 1,110 2,020
Options (change) 1,117 881 881 812 812 1,616
Destination 915 915 915 915 915 1,175
Total Price $30,492 $34,827 $37,527 $38,515 $40,715 $23,985

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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: $1,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,803
Model Year201820182018201820182021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6146hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/60-16
Total Price$30,492$34,827$37,527$38,515$40,715$23,985
Adjustments for Features-5,145-8,680-9,580-12,680-12,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,347$26,147$27,947$25,835$28,035$23,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$800$2,600$488$2,688$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201820182018201820182021
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-3
Trim2.5i Premium2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringSport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
G-vectoring control     $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Lane sway warning   $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection   $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300   
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Sunroof $900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100$100 
App support     $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100$100 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0 
Navigation system   $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350     
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$11,000$11,900$15,000$15,000$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,145$8,680$9,580$12,680$12,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,789-8,080-8,899-11,799-11,7770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182021
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
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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