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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: $28,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,374

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $23,895
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 100
Remote start 470 470 470 470 550
Rear bumper protector 107 107     100
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Cargo tray         75
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Obstacle detection, rear         495
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 80
Remote start 352 352 352 352 440
Rear bumper protector 69 69     80
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Cargo tray         60
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Obstacle detection, rear         396
Options (change) 2,844 2,344 652 652 3,345
Options (change) 2,276 1,861 469 469 2,772
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 875
Total Price $37,489 $41,389 $39,197 $41,647 $28,115

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,215
Model Year20212021202120212018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8M6
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$37,489$41,389$39,197$41,647$28,115
Adjustments for Features-5,760-5,760-5,810-5,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,729$35,629$33,387$35,837$28,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,658$4,108$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212021202120212018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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$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
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
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 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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
Road sign information    $75
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 
Total Value of Features$8,060$8,060$8,110$8,110$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,760$5,760$5,810$5,810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-511-405-225-2120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212018
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 Weight3,636 lb.2,876 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 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 only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested347588%
Total Not Requested47512%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested257584%
Total Not Requested47516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested255096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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