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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: $23,485

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,688

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,414

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,295 $16,880
Base Invoice $28,258 $15,805
Cargo net 42 40
All-weather floor mats 55 60
Universal garage door opener 77 75
Rear spoiler 380 325
Navigation system 2,000 1,750
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Cargo net 28 32
All-weather floor mats 33 48
Universal garage door opener 50 60
Rear spoiler 285 260
Navigation system 1,823 1,505
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Options (change) 2,554 6,045
Options (change) 2,219 5,323
Destination 625 560
Total Price $33,474 $23,485
Total Invoice $31,102 $21,688

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,709
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,437
Model Year20072006
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.0R L.L. Beans
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp H6160hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,474$23,485
Adjustments for Features-4,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,194$23,485
Total Invoice$31,102$21,688
Adjustments for Features-3,9770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,125$21,688

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072006
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 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$5,700$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9770

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072006
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 Weight3,286 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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