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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,730

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelRX-8Outback
TrimBase (manual)3.6R Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,435 $32,095
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,034
Shinka Package 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000 1,300
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Shinka Package 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721 1,085
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Options (change) 8,525 5,040
Options (change) 7,313 4,202
Destination 560 825
Total Price $35,520 $37,960
Total Invoice $32,331 $35,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year20062014
ModelRX-8Outback
TrimBase (manual)3.6R Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Engine238hp R2256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$35,520$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,520$31,585
Total Invoice$32,331$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-5,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,331$29,173

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelRX-8Outback
TrimBase (manual)3.6R Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,315$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,888

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062014
ModelRX-8Outback
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in107.9 in
Length174.3 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.671.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380072%
Total Not Requested146528%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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