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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: $30,430

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $178

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,436

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,345
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $26,557
Stability control 300      
Limited Package 2,700      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 425
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Technology Package       1,325
Roof rails       250
Cargo cover       190
Stability control 275      
Limited Package 2,426      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 340
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Technology Package       1,179
Roof rails       200
Cargo cover       152
Options (change) 3,668 2,684 2,485 2,290
Options (change) 3,132 2,264 2,134 1,951
Destination 645 645 645 795
Total Price $30,608 $34,324 $34,625 $30,430
Total Invoice $28,436 $31,704 $32,129 $29,303

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $88
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $939
Model Year2008200820082013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$30,608$34,324$34,625$30,430
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,183$34,324$33,500$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,436$31,704$32,129$29,303
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,044-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,041$31,704$31,085$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,044$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2008200820082013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Satellite radio   $200
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,665$5,240$6,365$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$335
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-323

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082013
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in178.7 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height63.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested130054%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested85043%
Total Not Requested112557%

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