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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: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $18,135
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $16,989
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 200
Cargo net 55 55 40
Cargo tray 71 71 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85 75
Remote start 469   350
Bodyside moldings 230 230  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Navigation system     1,950
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 160
Cargo net 36 36 32
Cargo tray 46 46 40
Universal garage door opener 56 56 60
Remote start 351   280
Bodyside moldings 149 149  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Navigation system     1,677
Options (change) 1,075 606 6,760
Options (change) 745 394 5,971
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $32,265 $41,396 $25,565
Total Invoice $30,141 $38,939 $23,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,176
Model Year201620162009
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,265$41,396$25,565
Adjustments for Features-2,500-4,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$36,411$25,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,646$0
Total Invoice$30,141$38,939$23,630
Adjustments for Features-2,335-4,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,806$34,250$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,444$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162009
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start$150 $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 
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 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,375$6,860$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,500$4,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,335-4,6890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelWRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%

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