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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: $31,975

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,562

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $29,645
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $28,503
Cargo net 42 42 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Class II trailer hitch 369 369 450
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Roof rails     400
Cargo mat     70
Cargo cover     250
Cargo net 28 28 48
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 360
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Roof rails     320
Cargo mat     56
Cargo cover     200
Options (change) 2,543 649 1,355
Options (change) 2,174 420 1,084
Destination 625 625 975
Total Price $35,663 $36,969 $31,975
Total Invoice $32,949 $34,111 $30,562

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,538
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,067
Model Year200620062018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6187hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$35,663$36,969$31,975
Adjustments for Features0-450-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,663$36,519$28,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0
Total Invoice$32,949$34,111$30,562
Adjustments for Features0-415-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,949$33,696$26,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$747$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $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
Brake assist  $50
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,875$6,325$9,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-3,680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062018
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.2 in
Length188.7 in179.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height63.2 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft359.6 ft3

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