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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,495

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,691

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3WRX
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $30,995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 165
Cargo net 50 50 55
Cargo tray 75 75 71
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,200
Navigation Package with Eyesight     3,795
Universal garage door opener     85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 107
Cargo net 40 40 36
Cargo tray 60 60 46
8-speed shiftable CVT     1,100
Navigation Package with Eyesight     3,368
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 450 450 5,371
Options (change) 360 360 4,713
Destination 995 995 820
Total Price $31,495 $34,045 $37,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,136
Model Year202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3WRX
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4268hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,495$34,045$37,186
Adjustments for Features00-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$34,045$36,976
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year202120212017
ModelMazda3Mazda3WRX
TrimTurboPremium PlusLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Backup collision intervention  $150
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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$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 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel 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$5,825$5,825$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-196

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20212017
ModelMazda3WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in104.3 in
Length183.5 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,433 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Backup collision intervention150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested232560%
Total Not Requested153540%

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