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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: $25,445

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,277

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $23,895
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $22,862
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183   325
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Cargo tray         75
Door sill trim plates         125
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Cargo net 28 28 28 28 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119   260
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Cargo tray         60
Door sill trim plates         100
Options (change) 3,457 3,357 357 174 675
Options (change) 3,025 2,931 230 111 540
Destination 645 645 645 645 875
Total Price $27,697 $30,297 $31,997 $32,314 $25,445
Total Invoice $25,858 $28,235 $29,670 $30,106 $24,277

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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: $2,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,371
Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,697$30,297$31,997$32,314$25,445
Adjustments for Features-225-1,925-900-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,472$28,372$31,097$30,289$25,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,625$2,817$0
Total Invoice$25,858$28,235$29,670$30,106$24,277
Adjustments for Features-210-1,794-835-1,8870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,648$26,441$28,835$28,219$24,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$3,187$2,571$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Proximity key    $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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof    $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support    $0
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325 
HD radio    $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system $600   
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,400$5,375$6,500$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$1,925$900$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-210-1,794-835-1,8870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height63.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 in37.6 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested130044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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