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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: $35,818

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,097

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $5,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackCX-9
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $33,735
Base Invoice $26,460 $31,917
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation system 1,550 1,665
Class II trailer hitch 353 425
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   2,255
Power liftgate   400
Roof rails   250
AWD   1,390
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation system 1,294 1,432
Class II trailer hitch 229 340
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,939
Power liftgate   344
Roof rails   200
AWD   1,313
Options (change) 6,748 6,385
Options (change) 5,933 5,568
Destination 775 795
Total Price $35,818 $40,915
Total Invoice $33,168 $38,280

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,258
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackCX-9
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9277, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/50-20
Total Price$35,818$40,915
Adjustments for Features0-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$37,865
Total Invoice$33,168$38,280
Adjustments for Features0-2,854
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$35,426

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackCX-9
Trim3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rack$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 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,840$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,854

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackCX-9
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length188.2 in200.2 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height65.7 in68.0 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 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
34.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested252573%
Total Not Requested95027%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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