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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: $28,910

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,753

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,395 $23,700
Base Invoice $31,227 $22,191
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795  
Metal pedals 170  
Cargo net 70 40
All-weather floor mats 72 80
Rear bumper protector 95 50
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   2,515
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo tray   60
Universal garage door opener   75
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663  
Metal pedals 110  
Cargo net 45 32
All-weather floor mats 46 64
Rear bumper protector 61 40
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   2,163
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo tray   48
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,497 4,415
Options (change) 2,838 3,767
Destination 850 795
Total Price $37,742 $28,910
Total Invoice $34,915 $26,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $822
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $752
Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$37,742$28,910
Adjustments for Features-8,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,732$28,910
Total Invoice$34,915$26,753
Adjustments for Features-7,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,505$26,753

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$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 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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 fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,760$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.6 in177.4 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%

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