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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: $24,470

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,907

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,379

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $23,145
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $22,144
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   175
Cargo net 42 42 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 100
Universal garage door opener 77 77 125
Rear spoiler   380  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   140
Cargo net 28 28 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 80
Universal garage door opener 50 50 100
Rear spoiler   285  
Options (change) 357 554 450
Options (change) 230 396 360
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $28,377 $32,474 $24,470
Total Invoice $26,367 $30,079 $23,379

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,036
Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine175hp H4250hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,377$32,474$24,470
Adjustments for Features0-775-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,377$31,699$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,322$0
Total Invoice$26,367$30,079$23,379
Adjustments for Features0-718-48
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,367$29,361$23,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,994$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062017
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$5,050$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-718-48

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
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.2,900 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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