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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: $35,783

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $229

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,904

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelRX-8OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,000 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $28,681 $32,696 $35,635
Premium Package 900    
6-speed shiftable automatic 700    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 70 70
All-weather floor mats 78 72 72
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Package 774    
6-speed shiftable automatic 645    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 45 45
All-weather floor mats 62 46 46
Navigation system 1,720    
Options (change) 4,113 142 142
Options (change) 3,553 91 91
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $35,783 $36,012 $39,212
Total Invoice $32,904 $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: $4,861
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,041
Model Year200920172017
ModelRX-8OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R 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$35,783$36,012$39,212
Adjustments for Features0-4,850-8,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,783$31,162$30,922
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$32,904$33,662$36,601
Adjustments for Features0-4,534-7,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,904$29,128$28,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$265$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920172017
ModelRX-8OutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R 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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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
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
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
Total Value of Features$3,975$8,825$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,850$8,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,534-7,738

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8Outback
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in108.1 in
Length175.6 in189.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,094 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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