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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: $31,495

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelWRXMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,395 $30,050 $32,600
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,200    
Navigation Package with Eyesight 4,095    
Cargo net 55 50 50
Cargo tray 71 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 325 325
Universal garage door opener 85    
8-speed shiftable CVT 1,100    
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,633    
Cargo net 36 40 40
Cargo tray 46 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 260 260
Universal garage door opener 56    
Options (change) 5,671 450 450
Options (change) 4,978 360 360
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $36,861 $31,495 $34,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,531
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,026
Model Year201620212021
ModelWRXMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,861$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-165-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,861$31,330$33,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620212021
ModelWRXMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane sway warning$25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Navigation system$600  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,610$5,775$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$165$165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7-7

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162021
ModelWRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.3 in
Length180.9 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,433 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested235066%
Total Not Requested118534%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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