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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: $32,120

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,735

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $29,645
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $28,503
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 400
Roof rails     400
Cargo cover     250
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 360
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 320
Roof rails     320
Cargo cover     200
Options (change) 8,067 7,067 1,500
Options (change) 7,021 6,172 1,200
Destination 775 775 975
Total Price $32,137 $36,137 $32,120
Total Invoice $29,735 $33,407 $30,678

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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: $3,477
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362
Model Year201220122018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6187hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-19
Total Price$32,137$36,137$32,120
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,137$35,187$28,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,735$33,407$30,678
Adjustments for Features0-878-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,735$32,529$27,373
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,794$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201220122018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$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
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
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
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,840$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-3,305

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.2 in
Length188.2 in179.1 in
Width71.7 in72.5 in
Height65.7 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested352581%
Total Not Requested81519%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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