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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: $27,265

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,851

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,095 $24,000
Base Invoice $30,034 $22,952
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 200
Tech Package   2,135
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   75
Special Appearance Package 835  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 160
Tech Package   1,836
Cargo tray   48
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,226 2,470
Options (change) 4,323 2,104
Destination 825 795
Total Price $38,146 $27,265
Total Invoice $35,182 $25,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,751
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,146$27,265
Adjustments for Features-6,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,096$27,265
Total Invoice$35,182$25,851
Adjustments for Features-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,602$25,851

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$8,900$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length189.0 in177.4 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,613 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

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested27558%
Total Not Requested20042%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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