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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: $32,570

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $1,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6RTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,295 $31,050 $33,900
Limited Package 3,400    
Sunroof 1,445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo tray   75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Limited Package 3,207    
Sunroof 1,203    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo tray   60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 4,845 525 525
Options (change) 4,410 420 420
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $33,915 $32,570 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,357
Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6RTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,915$32,570$35,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,925-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$29,645$32,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220212021
ModelOutbackMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6RTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$5,150$8,075$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-127-117

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in107.3 in
Length188.2 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft30.0 ft3

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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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested100029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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