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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: $30,650

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $365

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,431

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
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 $28,570
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $27,759
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   295
Limited Package 2,700      
Cargo net 42 42 42 50
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 100
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 425
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Cargo tray       75
Door sill trim plates       125
Cargo cover       200
Roof rails       275
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   236
Limited Package 2,426      
Cargo net 28 28 28 40
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 80
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 340
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Cargo tray       60
Door sill trim plates       100
Cargo cover       160
Roof rails       220
Options (change) 3,710 2,726 2,527 1,545
Options (change) 3,160 2,292 2,162 1,236
Destination 645 645 645 900
Total Price $30,650 $34,366 $34,667 $31,015
Total Invoice $28,464 $31,732 $32,157 $29,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,802
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6184hp 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$30,650$34,366$34,667$31,015
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-25
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$34,366$33,542$30,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,464$31,732$32,157$29,895
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,044-24
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,069$31,732$31,113$29,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,044$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2008200820082016
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 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
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 
App support   $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
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$5,625$5,200$6,325$5,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$25
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-24

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height63.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,213 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

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

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