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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: $28,890

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,312

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016
ModelWRXMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $24,745
Base Invoice $29,154 $23,673
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,795  
Cargo net 55 60
Cargo tray 71 75
Universal garage door opener 85 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165  
Technology Package   2,600
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Navigation Package with Eyesight 3,368  
Cargo net 36 48
Cargo tray 46 60
Universal garage door opener 56 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107  
Technology Package   2,236
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 4,171 3,310
Options (change) 3,613 2,804
Destination 820 835
Total Price $35,986 $28,890
Total Invoice $33,587 $27,312

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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: $4,536
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,886
Model Year20172016
ModelWRXMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,986$28,890
Adjustments for Features-2,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,426$28,890
Total Invoice$33,587$27,312
Adjustments for Features-2,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,198$27,312

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
ModelWRXMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
PIN Code Access$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Front splitter spoiler$200 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,460$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3890

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
ModelWRXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.9 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested260067%
Total Not Requested126033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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