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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: $27,115

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,846

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $25,445
Base Invoice $30,860 $24,343
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Cargo net 70 60
All-weather floor mats 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 100
Cargo tray   75
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Cargo net 45 48
All-weather floor mats 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 80
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 2,432 835
Options (change) 1,982 668
Destination 850 835
Total Price $36,277 $27,115
Total Invoice $33,692 $25,846

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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: $4,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,458
Model Year20152016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,277$27,115
Adjustments for Features-4,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,552$27,115
Total Invoice$33,692$25,846
Adjustments for Features-4,3880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,304$25,846

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,275$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3880

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.6 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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