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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 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $25,445
Cargo net 81 81 60
All-weather floor mats 101 101 100
Rear bumper protector 107   100
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Cargo net 52 52 48
All-weather floor mats 65 65 80
Rear bumper protector 69   80
Cargo tray     60
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 289 182 1,285
Options (change) 186 117 1,028
Destination 1,010 1,010 835
Total Price $39,044 $40,887 $27,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,292
Model Year202020202016
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine260hp H4260hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,044$40,887$27,565
Adjustments for Features-4,635-7,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,409$33,152$27,565
Cost Above Minimum$1,257$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202020202016
ModelOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimited XTTouring XTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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 
911 assist  $25
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 
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$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $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 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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$7,635$10,735$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,635$7,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-142-2130

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202016
ModelOutbackMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length191.3 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft347.1 ft3

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