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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,568

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,906

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,632

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $18,135
Base Invoice $29,058 $16,989
Cargo net 42 40
Universal garage door opener 77 75
All-weather floor mats 55 78
Rear spoiler 380 325
Navigation system 2,000 1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net 28 32
Universal garage door opener 50 60
All-weather floor mats 33 62
Rear spoiler 285 260
Navigation system 1,823 1,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 2,554 6,763
Options (change) 2,219 5,973
Destination 625 670
Total Price $34,474 $25,568
Total Invoice $31,902 $23,632

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,419
Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6156hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,474$25,568
Adjustments for Features-2,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,474$25,568
Total Invoice$31,902$23,632
Adjustments for Features-1,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,051$23,632

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,450$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8510

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height59.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested170049%
Total Not Requested180051%

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