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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: $27,568

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,709

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,626

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $22,740
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $21,286
Metal pedals 170 170  
Cargo net 70 70 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 78
Rear bumper protector 95   50
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo tray     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Navigation system     1,950
Metal pedals 110 110  
Cargo net 45 45 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 62
Rear bumper protector 61   40
Grand Touring Package     1,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo tray     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Navigation system     1,677
Options (change) 407 312 4,158
Options (change) 262 201 3,670
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $36,277 $39,382 $27,568
Total Invoice $33,833 $36,711 $25,626

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $729
Model Year201720172009
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,277$39,382$27,568
Adjustments for Features-7,710-11,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,567$28,272$27,568
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$0
Total Invoice$33,833$36,711$25,626
Adjustments for Features-7,191-10,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,642$26,355$25,626
Cost Above Minimum$287$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172009
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringMazdaSpeed3
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, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,360$13,760$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,710$11,110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,191-10,3560

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.6 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested82552%

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