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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,663

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,949

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,867

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-9
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,495 $35,695 $33,735
Base Invoice $30,150 $33,066 $31,917
Cargo net 42 42 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 125
Class II trailer hitch 369 369 425
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000   1,665
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     2,255
Roof rails     250
Cargo mat     77
Cargo net 28 28 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 100
Class II trailer hitch 240 240 340
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823   1,432
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,939
Roof rails     200
Cargo mat     61
Options (change) 2,543 649 4,837
Options (change) 2,174 420 4,104
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $35,663 $36,969 $39,367
Total Invoice $32,949 $34,111 $36,816

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,389
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,702
Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-9
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp H6250hp H6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17245/50-20
Total Price$35,663$36,969$39,367
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,663$36,519$37,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$856$0
Total Invoice$32,949$34,111$36,816
Adjustments for Features0-415-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,949$33,696$34,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$747$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-9
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean3.0R VDC LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,550$8,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-415-2,165

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062012
ModelOutbackCX-9
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in113.2 in
Length188.7 in200.2 in
Width69.7 in76.2 in
Height63.2 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,321 lb.4,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.548.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95044%
Total Not Requested122556%

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