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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: $25,865

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,736

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $24,745
Base Invoice $29,058 $23,673
Cargo net 42 60
All-weather floor mats 55 100
Universal garage door opener 77 125
Rear spoiler 380  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo net 28 48
All-weather floor mats 33 80
Universal garage door opener 50 100
Rear spoiler 285  
Navigation system 1,823  
Options (change) 2,554 285
Options (change) 2,219 228
Destination 625 835
Total Price $34,474 $25,865
Total Invoice $31,902 $24,736

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,073
Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$34,474$25,865
Adjustments for Features-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,374$25,865
Total Invoice$31,902$24,736
Adjustments for Features-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,809$24,736

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans Grand Touring
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
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, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,625$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height59.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.4 ft3

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