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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: $29,215

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,455

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $23,895
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $22,862
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,995 1,595      
Cargo net 70 70 70 70 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 100
Remote start 450 450 450 450 550
Rear bumper protector 95 95     100
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,100
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Cargo tray         75
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         495
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,663 1,331      
Cargo net 45 45 45 45 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 80
Remote start 337 337 337 337 440
Rear bumper protector 61 61     80
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         946
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Cargo tray         60
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         396
Options (change) 2,682 2,282 592 592 4,445
Options (change) 2,152 1,820 428 428 3,718
Destination 875 875 875 875 875
Total Price $35,947 $38,152 $37,462 $39,662 $29,215
Total Invoice $33,370 $35,391 $34,959 $36,938 $27,455

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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: $1,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,078
Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,947$38,152$37,462$39,662$29,215
Adjustments for Features-5,210-5,210-5,460-5,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,737$32,942$32,002$34,202$29,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,205$1,265$3,465$0
Total Invoice$33,370$35,391$34,959$36,938$27,455
Adjustments for Features-4,837-4,833-5,095-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$30,558$29,864$31,853$27,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$1,331$3,320$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,610$8,610$8,860$8,860$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,210$5,210$5,460$5,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,837-4,833-5,095-5,0850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
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

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested312586%
Total Not Requested52514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested262583%
Total Not Requested52517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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