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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: $27,565

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,069

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $22,862
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Cargo net 81 81 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 100
Rear bumper protector 107   100
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
6-speed manual     0
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Cargo net 52 52 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 80
Rear bumper protector 69   80
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 1,874 182 2,795
Options (change) 1,509 117 2,332
Destination 915 915 875
Total Price $38,184 $39,787 $27,565
Total Invoice $35,488 $37,121 $26,069

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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: $4,759
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,973
Model Year201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,184$39,787$27,565
Adjustments for Features-5,860-5,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,324$33,877$27,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,553$0
Total Invoice$35,488$37,121$26,069
Adjustments for Features-5,446-5,5140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,042$31,607$26,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGrand Touring
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
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 
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Road sign information  $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,160$8,210$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,860$5,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,446-5,5140

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.2,989 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 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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