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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: $32,980

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,366

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $32,995 $29,645
Base Invoice $28,106 $30,860 $28,503
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795 795  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195 2,195  
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450  
Cargo net 70 70 60
All-weather floor mats 72 72 125
Rear bumper protector 95 95 125
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 450
Remote start 450 450 550
Roof rails     400
Cargo cover     250
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663 663  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830 1,830  
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337  
Cargo net 45 45 48
All-weather floor mats 46 46 100
Rear bumper protector 61 61 100
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 360
Remote start 337 337 440
Roof rails     320
Cargo cover     200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320
Options (change) 4,677 4,677 2,360
Options (change) 3,731 3,731 1,888
Destination 850 850 975
Total Price $35,522 $38,522 $32,980
Total Invoice $32,687 $35,441 $31,366

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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: $1,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6187hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/55-19
Total Price$35,522$38,522$32,980
Adjustments for Features-1,390-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,132$36,632$32,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,500$0
Total Invoice$32,687$35,441$31,366
Adjustments for Features-1,279-1,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,408$33,702$31,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,294$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201520152018
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 fog lights$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,315$5,815$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,279-1,7390

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152018
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.2 in
Length189.6 in179.1 in
Width72.4 in72.5 in
Height66.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,564 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested150091%
Total Not Requested1509%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

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