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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: $32,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $4,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelOutbackMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,395 $31,050 $33,900
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Cargo net 70 50 50
All-weather floor mats 72 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo tray   75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Cargo net 45 40 40
All-weather floor mats 46 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo tray   60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 3,232 675 675
Options (change) 2,667 540 540
Destination 850 995 995
Total Price $37,477 $32,720 $35,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,272
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,905
Model Year201620212021
ModelOutbackMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,477$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features-2,48500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,992$32,720$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620212021
ModelOutbackMazda3Mazda3
Trim3.6R LimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
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  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation system$600  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$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$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$8,210$5,725$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,30400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162021
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.3,371 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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested140066%
Total Not Requested71034%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested175095%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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