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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: $23,915

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,413

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,032

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,899

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Model Year201820182006
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $16,880
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $15,805
Navigation Package 2,100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233 175
Cargo net 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 81 81 60
Universal garage door opener 111 111 75
Bodyside moldings 267 267  
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Navigation Package 1,863    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151 140
Cargo net 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 52 52 48
Universal garage door opener 72 72 60
Bodyside moldings 173 173  
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 2,873 773 6,475
Options (change) 2,363 500 5,667
Destination 860 860 560
Total Price $35,328 $42,528 $23,915
Total Invoice $32,931 $39,947 $22,032

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,481
Model Year201820182006
ModelWRXWRXMazda3
TrimLimitedSTI Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp H4305hp H4160hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$35,328$42,528$23,915
Adjustments for Features-4,740-5,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,588$36,813$23,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,225$0
Total Invoice$32,931$39,947$22,032
Adjustments for Features-4,418-5,3680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,513$34,579$22,032
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,066$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182006
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$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,985$6,960$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,740$5,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,418-5,3680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
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 Weight3,277 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
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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