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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: $30,125

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,859

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,422

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $25,545
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $24,438
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 60
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 100
Rear bumper protector 107 107     100
Touring Technology Package         2,600
Cargo tray         75
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         450
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 48
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 80
Rear bumper protector 69 69     80
Touring Technology Package         2,236
Cargo tray         60
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         360
Options (change) 2,374 1,874 182 182 3,760
Options (change) 1,924 1,509 117 117 3,164
Destination 915 915 915 915 820
Total Price $35,984 $38,184 $37,587 $39,787 $30,125
Total Invoice $33,462 $35,488 $35,143 $37,121 $28,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,130
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Tourings Grand 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$35,984$38,184$37,587$39,787$30,125
Adjustments for Features-6,635-6,635-6,685-6,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,349$31,549$30,902$33,102$30,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$1,553$3,753$0
Total Invoice$33,462$35,488$35,143$37,121$28,422
Adjustments for Features-6,170-6,167-6,250-6,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,292$29,321$28,893$30,884$28,422
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,029$1,601$3,592$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Tourings Grand 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 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years$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 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights    $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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,135$9,135$9,185$9,185$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,635$6,635$6,685$6,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,170-6,167-6,250-6,2370

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,623 lb.2,853 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 system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested232559%
Total Not Requested162541%

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
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested217571%
Total Not Requested87529%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0Yes
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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