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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: $945

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,957

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $28,073 $28,558
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Cargo net 42 42 42 60 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 450 450
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Cargo tray       75 75
Cargo cover       250 250
Roof rails       400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       400 400
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Cargo net 28 28 28 48 48
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 360 360
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Cargo tray       60 60
Cargo cover       200 200
Roof rails       320 320
Illuminated door sill trim plates       320 320
Options (change) 3,710 2,726 2,527 1,760 1,760
Options (change) 3,160 2,292 2,162 1,408 1,408
Destination 645 645 645 940 940
Total Price $30,650 $34,366 $34,667 $31,595 $32,095
Total Invoice $28,464 $31,732 $32,157 $30,421 $30,906

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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: $1,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $630
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$30,650$34,366$34,667$31,595$32,095
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-1,575-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$34,366$33,542$30,020$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$1,525$0
Total Invoice$28,464$31,732$32,157$30,421$30,906
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,044-1,516-3,467
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,069$31,732$31,113$28,905$27,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,044$1,466$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5CX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr 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$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
G-vectoring control   $100$100
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio   $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$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$5,825$5,400$6,525$6,975$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$1,575$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-1,516-3,467

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082017
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 Weight3,331 lb.3,528 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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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%

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