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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,820

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,480

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $38,495 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,232 $36,355 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 200
Navigation Package 2,500 1,500  
Cargo net 55 55 40
Cargo tray 71 71 60
Universal garage door opener 85 85 75
Remote start 469   350
Tech Package     1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 160
Navigation Package 2,218 1,331  
Cargo net 36 36 32
Cargo tray 46 46 48
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60
Remote start 351   280
Tech Package     1,204
Options (change) 3,345 1,876 2,125
Options (change) 2,814 1,576 1,784
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $34,135 $41,166 $25,820
Total Invoice $31,841 $38,726 $24,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,472
Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,135$41,166$25,820
Adjustments for Features-2,025-3,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$37,666$25,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,556$0
Total Invoice$31,841$38,726$24,480
Adjustments for Features-1,889-3,2930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,952$35,433$24,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,481$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152012
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,350$5,825$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$3,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,889-3,2930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelWRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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