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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: $32,340

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

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,976

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,435

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $27,970
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $27,176
Wheel-lip moldings 450 450 450 450  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 100
Rear bumper protector 95 95     100
Class II trailer hitch 550 550 550 550 425
Remote start 450 450 450 450 525
Technology Package         1,425
Cargo cover         190
Roof rails         250
Obstacle detection, rear         475
Wheel-lip moldings 337 337 337 337  
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 80
Rear bumper protector 61 61     80
Class II trailer hitch 412 412 412 412 340
Remote start 337 337 337 337 420
Technology Package         1,268
Cargo cover         152
Roof rails         200
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Options (change) 1,617 1,617 1,522 1,522 3,490
Options (change) 1,193 1,193 1,132 1,132 2,920
Destination 875 875 875 875 880
Total Price $34,882 $37,487 $38,392 $40,592 $32,340
Total Invoice $32,411 $34,764 $35,663 $37,642 $30,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $73
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,003
Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6184hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/55-19
Total Price$34,882$37,487$38,392$40,592$32,340
Adjustments for Features-2,225-2,725-6,125-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,657$34,762$32,267$34,467$32,340
Cost Above Minimum$390$2,495$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$32,411$34,764$35,663$37,642$30,976
Adjustments for Features-2,067-2,527-5,690-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,344$32,237$29,973$31,962$30,976
Cost Above Minimum$371$2,264$0$1,989$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172017201720172015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,575$7,075$10,475$10,475$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$2,725$6,125$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,067-2,527-5,690-5,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20172015
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.3 in
Length189.6 in178.7 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested165087%
Total Not Requested25013%

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