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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: $27,435

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,987

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $24,000
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $22,952
Metal pedals 172 172  
Cargo net 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 80
Rear bumper protector 107   50
Tech Package     2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo tray     60
Universal garage door opener     75
Metal pedals 112 112  
Cargo net 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64
Rear bumper protector 69   40
Tech Package     1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo tray     48
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 461 354 2,640
Options (change) 298 229 2,240
Destination 915 915 795
Total Price $36,771 $39,959 $27,435
Total Invoice $34,277 $37,233 $25,987

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,351
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,779
Model Year201820182012
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 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,771$39,959$27,435
Adjustments for Features-6,985-10,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,786$29,874$27,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$88$0
Total Invoice$34,277$37,233$25,987
Adjustments for Features-6,511-9,3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,766$27,836$25,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$70$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
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 
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 
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
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$13,460$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,985$10,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,511-9,3970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.9 in177.4 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft342.8 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested202591%
Total Not Requested2009%

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