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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: $24,445

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,875

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $20,045
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $18,771
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   200
Cargo net 42 42 42 40
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 75
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 80
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   160
Cargo net 28 28 28 32
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 60
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 64
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Options (change) 5,357 357 174 3,605
Options (change) 4,768 230 111 3,309
Destination 695 695 695 795
Total Price $28,347 $32,647 $32,964 $24,445
Total Invoice $26,483 $30,292 $30,730 $22,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $902
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $805
Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$28,347$32,647$32,964$24,445
Adjustments for Features-3,000-3,125-4,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,347$29,522$28,839$24,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$26,483$30,292$30,730$22,875
Adjustments for Features-2,803-2,900-3,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,680$27,392$26,885$22,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,712$3,205$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limiteds
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$4,725$5,725$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$3,125$4,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,803-2,900-3,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length188.7 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height63.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 in38.0 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested297551%
Total Not Requested285049%

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
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%

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