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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,025

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,997

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,542

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $28,570
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $27,759
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795  
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Cargo net 70 70 50
All-weather floor mats 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 95 100
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 425
Remote start 450 450 550
Technology Package     1,155
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,500
Roof rails     275
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo cover     200
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663  
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Cargo net 45 45 40
All-weather floor mats 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 61 80
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 340
Remote start 337 337 440
Technology Package     1,028
i-ACTIVSENSE Package     1,335
Roof rails     220
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo cover     160
Options (change) 4,777 4,777 4,555
Options (change) 3,814 3,814 3,883
Destination 850 850 900
Total Price $36,022 $39,022 $34,025
Total Invoice $33,137 $35,891 $32,542

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,358
Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-19
Total Price$36,022$39,022$34,025
Adjustments for Features-3,210-3,7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,812$35,312$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$33,137$35,891$32,542
Adjustments for Features-2,953-3,4120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,184$32,479$32,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,295$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Following distance indicator  $25
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,185$7,685$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,210$3,710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,953-3,4120

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20162016
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.6 in179.3 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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 detection50No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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 detection50No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested125085%
Total Not Requested22515%

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