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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: $28,008

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,059

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,820
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $27,019
Stability control 300 300      
Limited Package 2,800 2,700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183   295
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 100
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 369 353 425
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Cargo cover         190
Roof rails         250
Stability control 275 275      
Limited Package 2,520 2,426      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119   236
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 80
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 240 229 340
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Cargo cover         152
Roof rails         200
Options (change) 3,768 3,668 684 485 1,260
Options (change) 3,226 3,132 442 312 1,008
Destination 645 645 645 645 830
Total Price $28,008 $30,608 $32,324 $32,625 $29,910
Total Invoice $26,059 $28,436 $29,882 $30,307 $28,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,740
Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$28,008$30,608$32,324$32,625$29,910
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-675-1,800-60
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,008$28,908$31,649$30,825$29,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$3,641$2,817$0
Total Invoice$26,059$28,436$29,882$30,307$28,857
Adjustments for Features0-1,579-624-1,672-58
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,059$26,857$29,258$28,635$28,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$798$3,199$2,576$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082008200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist    $50
Rearview camera    $200
Rollover sensor    $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Roof rack$300$300$300$300 
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$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$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$325 
CD player    $125
HD radio    $50
Navigation system $600   
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
Satellite radio    $200
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
USB port    $25
Voice control for audio system    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights    $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,265$5,240$6,365$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$675$1,800$60
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,579-624-1,672-58

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082014
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

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested130044%

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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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