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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: $25,760

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,981

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,550

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6RMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $24,200
Base Invoice $26,460 $23,143
Limited Package 3,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 200
Universal garage door opener 85 75
Cargo tray   60
Satellite radio   430
Limited Package 3,207  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 160
Universal garage door opener 55 60
Cargo tray   48
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 3,671 765
Options (change) 3,383 612
Destination 775 795
Total Price $32,741 $25,760
Total Invoice $30,618 $24,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,781
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6RMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$32,741$25,760
Adjustments for Features-4,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,541$25,760
Total Invoice$30,618$24,550
Adjustments for Features-3,9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,690$24,550

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6RMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,900$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9280

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in177.4 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested92527%
Total Not Requested255073%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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