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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Tribeca vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,509

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelTribecaTribecaMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,595 $35,895 $23,895
Base Invoice $30,657 $33,703 $22,862
Sunroof 1,500    
Cargo cover 75 75  
Cargo net 46 46 50
Cargo tray 50 50 75
All-weather floor mats 60 60 100
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 495
Remote start 379 379 550
Rear bumper protector 65 65 100
Navigation system 2,200 2,200  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Sunroof 1,304    
Cargo cover 49 49  
Cargo net 30 30 40
Cargo tray 33 33 60
All-weather floor mats 36 36 80
Obstacle detection, rear 234 234 396
Remote start 246 246 440
Rear bumper protector 43 43 80
Navigation system 1,912 1,913  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 4,735 3,235 3,345
Options (change) 3,887 2,584 2,772
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $38,105 $39,905 $28,115
Total Invoice $35,319 $37,062 $26,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,423
Model Year201220122017
ModelTribecaTribecaMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine256hp H6256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 10385, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,105$39,905$28,115
Adjustments for Features-2,575-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,530$36,730$28,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$35,319$37,062$26,509
Adjustments for Features-2,387-2,9490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,932$34,113$26,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,181$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122017
ModelTribecaTribecaMazda3
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,700$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,387-2,9490

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Tribeca vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
ModelTribecaMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.2 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in175.6 in
Width73.9 in70.7 in
Height66.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,141 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room51.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.4 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

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