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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: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,464

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $2,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
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 $29,645
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $28,503
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Cargo net 42 42 42 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 450
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Cargo cover       250
Roof rails       400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       400
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Cargo net 28 28 28 48
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 360
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Cargo cover       200
Roof rails       320
Illuminated door sill trim plates       320
Options (change) 3,710 2,726 2,527 1,685
Options (change) 3,160 2,292 2,162 1,348
Destination 645 645 645 975
Total Price $30,650 $34,366 $34,667 $32,305
Total Invoice $28,464 $31,732 $32,157 $30,826

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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: $879
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6187hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-19
Total Price$30,650$34,366$34,667$32,305
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,225$34,366$33,542$28,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,141$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,464$31,732$32,157$30,826
Adjustments for Features-3950-1,044-3,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,069$31,732$31,113$27,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,663$3,044$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2008200820082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power liftgate   $350
Proximity key   $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
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
Rear air vents   $100
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 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$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 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 
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$9,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments-3950-1,044-3,636

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082018
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.3,564 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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