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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: $35,293

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $719

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,453

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $1,209

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelRX-8OutbackOutback
TrimAutomatic3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,435 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $24,458 $32,696 $35,635
Grand Touring Package 5,335    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Rear spoiler 360    
Cargo net 40 70 70
All-weather floor mats 78 72 72
Navigation system 2,000    
Grand Touring Package 4,922    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Rear spoiler 288    
Cargo net 32 45 45
All-weather floor mats 62 46 46
Navigation system 1,721    
Options (change) 8,208 142 142
Options (change) 7,345 91 91
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $35,293 $36,012 $39,212
Total Invoice $32,453 $33,662 $36,601

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,593
Model Year200820172017
ModelRX-8OutbackOutback
TrimAutomatic3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine212hp R2256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$35,293$36,012$39,212
Adjustments for Features0-5,925-9,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,293$30,087$29,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$32,453$33,662$36,601
Adjustments for Features0-5,538-8,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,453$28,124$27,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$264$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820172017
ModelRX-8OutbackOutback
TrimAutomatic3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,350$9,275$12,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,925$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,538-8,741

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082017
ModelRX-8Outback
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in108.1 in
Length174.3 in189.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.673.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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