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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: $27,285

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,566

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,330

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $22,440
Base Invoice $30,034 $20,991
Navigation system 1,300 1,750
Sunroof 1,445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 175
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Cargo tray   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system 1,085 1,505
Sunroof 1,203  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 140
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Cargo tray   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,931 4,195
Options (change) 2,409 3,689
Destination 825 650
Total Price $35,851 $27,285
Total Invoice $33,268 $25,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,286
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,038
Model Year20142008
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,851$27,285
Adjustments for Features-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,571$27,285
Total Invoice$33,268$25,330
Adjustments for Features-4,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,368$25,330

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar 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$7,700$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9000

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142008
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height65.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

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