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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: $25,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,097

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,186 $22,862
Limited Package 3,000  
Sunroof 995  
Cargo tray   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Limited Package 2,838  
Sunroof 829  
Cargo tray   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,995 450
Options (change) 3,667 360
Destination 695 875
Total Price $32,685 $25,220
Total Invoice $30,548 $24,097

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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: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,301
Model Year20102017
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,685$25,220
Adjustments for Features-2,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$25,220
Total Invoice$30,548$24,097
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,398$24,097

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,750$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.2,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested132539%

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