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

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,120

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,735

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelCX-5OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,645 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,503 $21,939 $26,460
Roof rails 400    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 319 319
Class II trailer hitch 450 353 353
Cargo cover 250    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Navigation system   1,550 1,550
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Roof rails 320    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320 239 239
Class II trailer hitch 360 229 229
Cargo cover 200    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Navigation system   1,294 1,294
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 1,500 8,067 7,067
Options (change) 1,200 7,021 6,172
Destination 975 775 775
Total Price $32,120 $32,137 $36,137
Total Invoice $30,678 $29,735 $33,407

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362
Model Year201820122012
ModelCX-5OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine187hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$32,120$32,137$36,137
Adjustments for Features-3,4600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,660$32,137$35,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$30,678$29,735$33,407
Adjustments for Features-3,3050-878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,373$29,735$32,529
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,794

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201820122012
ModelCX-5OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
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 headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,350$2,890$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,460$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3050-878

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.2 in107.9 in
Length179.1 in188.2 in
Width72.5 in71.7 in
Height65.3 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested352581%
Total Not Requested81519%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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