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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: $28,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,802

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,059

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $23,895
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $22,862
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795  
Rear bumper protector 95 95 100
Remote start 450 450 550
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Cargo net 70 70 50
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663  
Rear bumper protector 61 61 80
Remote start 337 337 440
All-weather floor mats 46 46 80
Cargo net 45 45 40
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     946
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 3,677 3,677 3,950
Options (change) 2,982 2,982 3,322
Destination 850 850 875
Total Price $34,522 $37,522 $28,720
Total Invoice $31,938 $34,692 $27,059

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,225
Model Year201520152017
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,522$37,522$28,720
Adjustments for Features-3,950-4,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,572$33,072$28,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$31,938$34,692$27,059
Adjustments for Features-3,654-4,1140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,284$30,578$27,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152017
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,850$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,950$4,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,654-4,1140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,594 lb.2,876 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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