Subaru WRX vs Mazda 3 - Car Comparison
Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
| Vehicle | 2025 Subaru WRX Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M) | 2025 Mazda 3 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) | No selected vehicle | No selected vehicle |
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| Section Title | Pricing | Pricing | ||
| Starting MSRP | $37,750 | $23,950 | ||
| Average Price Paid | $36,154 | $23,486 | ||
| Invoice | $35,392 | $23,351 | ||
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| Section Title | Edmunds Rating | Edmunds Rating | ||
| Overall Rating | 7.5 /10 | 7.7 /10 | ||
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| Section Title | Consumer Rating | Consumer Rating | ||
| Overall consumer rating | 4.7 / 5 stars | 4.2 / 5 stars | ||
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| Section Title | Warranty | Warranty | ||
| Basic | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Drivetrain | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60,000 mi. | ||
| Roadside Assistance | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36,000 mi. | ||
| Section Title | Features | Features | ||
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | ||
| Navigation | optional | |||
| Satellite radio | standard | |||
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | ||
| Cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | ||
| Parking assistance | Not available | |||
| Upholstery | premium cloth | cloth | ||
| Heated seats | standard | |||
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not available | Not available | ||
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | ||
| Sunroof | optional | |||
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | ||
| Country of final assembly | Japan | Japan/Mexico | ||
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | front wheel drive | ||
| Engine power | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm | ||
| Engine torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | ||
| Engine displacement | 2.4 l | 2.5 l | ||
| Engine configuration | flat 4 | inline 4 | ||
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | ||
| Tire size | 245/40R18 | 205/60R16 | ||
| Wheel size | 18 X 8.5-in | 16 X 6.5-in | ||
| Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | ||
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | ||
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 19 / 26 / 22 MPG | 27 / 37 / 31 MPG | ||
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 16.6 gal. | 13.2 gal. | ||
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 315 / 432 miles | 356 / 488 miles | ||
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | regular unleaded | ||
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | ||
| Turning circle | 36.7 ft. | 34.8 ft. | ||
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb. | 3,124 lb. | ||
| Ground Clearance | 5.4 in. | 5.5 in. | ||
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 79.3 in. | - | ||
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 71.9 in. | 70.7 in. | ||
| Height | 57.8 in. | 56.9 in. | ||
| Length | 183.8 in. | 183.5 in. | ||
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in. | 107.3 in. | ||
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | ||
| Cargo Space | 12.5 cu. ft. | 13.2 cu. ft. | ||
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | ||
| Front Head Room | 39.8 in. | 38.0 in. | ||
| Front Leg Room | 43.1 in. | 42.3 in. | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.7 in. | 55.7 in. | ||
| Rear Head Room | 36.7 in. | 37.3 in. | ||
| Rear Leg Room | 36.5 in. | 35.1 in. | ||
| Rear Shoulder Room | 55.6 in. | 53.5 in. | ||
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | ||
| True Cost to Own® | $52,885 | $33,090 | ||
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.71 | $0.44 | ||
| Depreciation | $17,235 | $10,273 | ||
| Financing | $7,208 | $4,707 | ||
| Taxes & Fees | $2,836 | $1,913 | ||
| Fuel | $14,989 | $7,940 | ||
| Insurance | $4,010 | $3,496 | ||
| Maintenance | $5,721 | $4,062 | ||
| Repairs | $886 | $699 | ||
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | ||
| Interior | Black w/Red Stitching, premium cloth | Black, cloth | ||
| Exterior | Ceramic White Magnetite Gray Metallic WR Blue Pearl Galaxy Purple Pearl Sapphire Blue Ignition Red Ice Silver Metallic Crystal Black Silica | Deep Crystal Blue Mica Jet Black Mica Snowflake White Pearl Mica |
