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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: $26,815

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,618

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6Rs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $25,545
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $24,438
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 450
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 360
Destination 725 725 820
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $26,815
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $25,618

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,416
Model Year201120112015
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6Rs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,215$35,215$26,815
Adjustments for Features-1,075-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,140$33,190$26,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$25,618
Adjustments for Features-1,000-1,8810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,034$30,825$25,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112015
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i3.6Rs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,425$4,375$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,000-1,8810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112015
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 Weight3,387 lb.2,853 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 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested296565%
Total Not Requested160035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested237564%
Total Not Requested132536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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