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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: $30,620

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $6,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152020
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,995 $27,500
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Cargo net 70 50
All-weather floor mats 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo tray   75
Door sill trim plates   125
AWD   1,400
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Cargo net 45 40
All-weather floor mats 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo tray   60
Door sill trim plates   100
AWD   0
Options (change) 3,227 2,175
Options (change) 2,645 620
Destination 850 945
Total Price $37,072 $30,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,027
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,469
Model Year20152020
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6186hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,072$30,620
Adjustments for Features-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,647$30,620

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152020
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedPremium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Lane sway warning$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$7,550$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152020
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in107.3 in
Length189.6 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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 detection50Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested140067%
Total Not Requested70033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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