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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: $3,704

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,168

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6RTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $26,460 $29,236 $30,842
Navigation system 1,550    
Limited Package 3,400    
Class II trailer hitch 353 525 525
Sunroof 1,445    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,760 1,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275
Assistance Package   2,717 2,500
Roof rack   250 250
Satellite radio   430 430
AWD   1,300 1,300
Navigation system 1,294    
Limited Package 3,207    
Class II trailer hitch 229 452 452
Sunroof 1,203    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,514 1,514
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220 220
Assistance Package   2,337 2,150
Roof rack   200 200
Satellite radio   344 344
AWD   1,199 1,199
Options (change) 6,748 7,257 7,040
Options (change) 5,933 6,266 6,079
Destination 775 650 650
Total Price $35,818 $39,522 $41,045
Total Invoice $33,168 $36,152 $37,571

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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: $2,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,575
Model Year201220082008
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6RTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$35,818$39,522$41,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,540-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,818$37,982$38,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$323
Total Invoice$33,168$36,152$37,571
Adjustments for Features0-1,409-2,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,168$34,743$35,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$320

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220082008
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$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo tray$40  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Trip computer$150  
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$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$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$4,115$5,655$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,409-2,508

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackCX-9
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in113.2 in
Length188.2 in199.6 in
Width71.7 in76.2 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,528 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 in38.8 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
34.347.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested95054%
Total Not Requested80046%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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