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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: $26,855

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,638

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6Rs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $25,445
Base Invoice $26,460 $24,343
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 6,395 575
Options (change) 5,704 460
Destination 775 835
Total Price $35,465 $26,855
Total Invoice $32,939 $25,638

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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: $6,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,374
Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6Rs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,465$26,855
Adjustments for Features-2,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,390$26,855
Total Invoice$32,939$25,638
Adjustments for Features-1,9270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,012$25,638

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6Rs Grand 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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$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 
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$4,375$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9270

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
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 Weight3,597 lb.2,945 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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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Requested235068%
Total Not Requested112532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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