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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: $30,865

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $703

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,263

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112016
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $28,570
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $27,759
Limited Package 4,300 3,300  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 425
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Roof rails     275
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo cover     200
Limited Package 3,964 3,115  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 340
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Roof rails     220
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo cover     160
Options (change) 7,648 6,648 1,395
Options (change) 6,690 5,841 1,116
Destination 725 725 900
Total Price $31,568 $35,568 $30,865
Total Invoice $29,263 $32,935 $29,775

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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
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $674
Model Year201120112016
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-19
Total Price$31,568$35,568$30,865
Adjustments for Features-175-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,393$34,443$30,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,263$32,935$29,775
Adjustments for Features-162-1,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,101$31,893$29,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201120112016
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,800$3,750$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$175$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-162-1,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20112016
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in179.3 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested339074%
Total Not Requested117526%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252568%
Total Not Requested117532%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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