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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,540

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $6,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182021
ModelWRXWRXWRXWRXWRXCX-3
TrimBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,995 $29,295 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895 $20,790
Bodyside moldings 267 267 267 267 267  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 81 50
Door sill trim plates 161 161 161     100
All-weather floor mats 81 81 81 81 81 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 233 233 233 325
Universal garage door opener 111 111 111 111 111  
Bodyside moldings 173 173 173 173 173  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 52 40
Door sill trim plates 104 104 104     80
All-weather floor mats 52 52 52 52 52 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 151 151 151 260
Universal garage door opener 72 72 72 72 72  
Options (change) 934 934 934 773 773 575
Options (change) 604 604 604 500 500 460
Destination 860 860 860 860 860 1,175
Total Price $28,789 $31,089 $33,389 $37,728 $42,528 $22,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,983
Model Year201820182018201820182021
ModelWRXWRXWRXWRXWRXCX-3
TrimBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine268hp H4268hp H4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4146hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19215/60-16
Total Price$28,789$31,089$33,389$37,728$42,528$22,540
Adjustments for Features-1,400-2,105-5,615-5,405-7,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,389$28,984$27,774$32,323$34,938$22,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,595$385$4,934$7,549$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201820182018201820182021
ModelWRXWRXWRXWRXWRXCX-3
TrimBasePremiumLimitedSTISTI LimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10 $10 
Proximity key  $250 $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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125 
Rear wiper     $175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275$275 
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100$100$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
CD player     $125
MP3-compatible player     $50
Navigation map updates, three years    $0 
Navigation system    $600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio    $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   $25
Boost gauge$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50 $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,845$4,550$8,060$7,850$10,035$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$2,105$5,615$5,405$7,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,309-1,967-5,242-5,083-7,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20182021
ModelWRXCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length180.9 in168.3 in
Width70.7 in69.6 in
Height58.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.044.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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