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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: $24,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,557

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,768

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Tourings
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $17,680
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $16,551
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 60
Remote start 470 470 470 470 350
Grand Touring Package         2,215
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Navigation system         1,750
Satellite radio         430
Universal garage door opener         75
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 48
Remote start 352 352 352 352 280
Grand Touring Package         2,065
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Navigation system         1,505
Satellite radio         344
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 652 652 652 652 6,430
Options (change) 469 469 469 469 5,622
Destination 915 915 915 915 595
Total Price $34,262 $36,962 $38,057 $40,257 $24,705
Total Invoice $32,007 $34,448 $35,495 $37,473 $22,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,116
Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Tourings
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,262$36,962$38,057$40,257$24,705
Adjustments for Features-6,305-7,205-10,305-10,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,957$29,757$27,752$29,952$24,705
Cost Above Minimum$205$2,005$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$32,007$34,448$35,495$37,473$22,768
Adjustments for Features-5,890-6,715-9,611-9,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,117$27,733$25,884$27,881$22,768
Cost Above Minimum$233$1,849$0$1,997$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018201820182007
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Tourings
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual    $0
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
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 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
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 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$9,525$12,625$12,625$2,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,305$7,205$10,305$10,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,890-6,715-9,611-9,5920

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182007
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.9 in176.6 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.2,809 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 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested327583%
Total Not Requested67517%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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