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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: $35,568

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,935

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $4,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6RTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $34,960 $40,470
Base Invoice $26,369 $33,086 $38,294
Limited Package 3,300    
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445    
Class II trailer hitch 353 450 450
Premium Package   1,890  
Aluminum roof rails   450  
Cargo cover   325 325
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575
Limited Package 3,115    
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203    
Class II trailer hitch 229 360 360
Premium Package   1,625  
Aluminum roof rails   360  
Cargo cover   260 260
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460
Options (change) 6,648 3,690 1,350
Options (change) 5,841 3,065 1,080
Destination 725 940 940
Total Price $35,568 $39,590 $42,760
Total Invoice $32,935 $37,091 $40,314

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $463
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46
Model Year201120182018
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6RTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17255/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,568$39,590$42,760
Adjustments for Features0-4,485-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,568$35,105$36,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,820
Total Invoice$32,935$37,091$40,314
Adjustments for Features0-4,202-5,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,935$32,889$34,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,924

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201120182018
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6RTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25 $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,165$8,650$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,485$5,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,202-5,501

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112018
ModelOutbackCX-9
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in115.3 in
Length188.2 in199.4 in
Width71.7 in77.5 in
Height65.7 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested275074%
Total Not Requested95026%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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%

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