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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: $35,075

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120212017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,595 $37,995 $37,495 $39,945 $29,395
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458 458 458  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 60
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 125
Rear bumper protector 107 107     125
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 547 547 450
Remote start 470 470 470 470 550
Premium Package         1,830
Cargo tray         75
Cargo cover         250
Roof rails         400
Obstacle detection, rear         475
Illuminated door sill trim plates         400
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343 343 343  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 48
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 100
Rear bumper protector 69 69     100
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 410 410 360
Remote start 352 352 352 352 440
Premium Package         1,629
Cargo tray         60
Cargo cover         200
Roof rails         320
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Illuminated door sill trim plates         320
Options (change) 3,849 3,349 1,657 1,657 4,740
Options (change) 3,029 2,614 1,222 1,222 3,957
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 940
Total Price $38,494 $42,394 $40,202 $42,652 $35,075

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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 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,311
Model Year20212021202120212017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4187hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/55-19
Total Price$38,494$42,394$40,202$42,652$35,075
Adjustments for Features-2,210-2,210-2,260-2,2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,284$40,184$37,942$40,392$35,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$1,658$4,108$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20212021202120212017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackCX-5
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist    $400
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$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 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Road sign information    $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
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$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$5,760$5,760$5,810$5,810$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,210$2,210$2,260$2,260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-234-191-128-1200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20212017
ModelOutbackCX-5
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.2 in
Length191.3 in179.1 in
Width73.0 in72.5 in
Height66.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,636 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested367593%
Total Not Requested2757%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested277591%
Total Not Requested2759%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested72560%
Total Not Requested47540%

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