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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: $25,693

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $18,625
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 78
Remote start 470 470 470 470 350
Rear bumper protector 107 107     50
Grand Touring Package         2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Cargo tray         50
Universal garage door opener         75
Navigation system         1,950
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 62
Remote start 352 352 352 352 280
Rear bumper protector 69 69     40
Grand Touring Package         2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Cargo tray         40
Universal garage door opener         60
Navigation system         1,677
Options (change) 759 759 652 652 6,398
Options (change) 538 538 469 469 5,616
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 670
Total Price $35,214 $39,514 $39,007 $41,357 $25,693

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,638
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8M5
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$35,214$39,514$39,007$41,357$25,693
Adjustments for Features-6,160-7,060-10,160-10,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,054$32,454$28,847$31,197$25,693
Cost Above Minimum$207$3,607$0$2,350$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTs
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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 
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 
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 
USB port$25$25$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 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$8,410$9,310$12,410$12,410$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,160$7,060$10,160$10,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-271-277-385-3630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202009
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length191.3 in176.6 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft343.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%
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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