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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: $25,235

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,239

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,427

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $19,040
Base Invoice $29,058 $17,838
Rear spoiler 380  
Cargo net 42 40
Universal garage door opener 77 75
All-weather floor mats 55 80
Navigation system 2,000  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear spoiler 285  
Cargo net 28 32
Universal garage door opener 50 60
All-weather floor mats 33 64
Navigation system 1,823  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 2,554 5,445
Options (change) 2,219 4,839
Destination 625 750
Total Price $34,474 $25,235
Total Invoice $31,902 $23,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,735
Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,474$25,235
Adjustments for Features-8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,674$25,235
Total Invoice$31,902$23,427
Adjustments for Features-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,162$23,427

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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$4,300$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in180.7 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height59.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,530 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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