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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: $32,137

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5i3.6RTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $35,950 $42,140 $46,805
Limited Package 4,400 3,400      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445      
Navigation system 1,550 1,550      
Class II trailer hitch 353 353 450 450 450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 575 575 575
Premium Package     1,890    
Aluminum roof rails     450    
Cargo cover     325 325 325
Limited Package 4,056 3,207      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203      
Navigation system 1,294 1,294      
Class II trailer hitch 229 229 360 360 360
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 460 460 460
Premium Package     1,625    
Aluminum roof rails     360    
Cargo cover     260 260 260
Options (change) 8,067 7,067 3,690 1,350 1,350
Options (change) 7,021 6,172 3,065 1,080 1,080
Destination 775 775 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $32,137 $36,137 $40,815 $44,665 $49,330

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 2.5i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,293
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,875
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5i3.6RTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$32,137$36,137$40,815$44,665$49,330
Adjustments for Features0-950-5,385-6,735-8,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,137$35,187$35,430$37,930$40,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$2,500$5,265

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelOutbackOutbackCX-9CX-9CX-9
Trim2.5i3.6RTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
FWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo tray$40$40   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Compass$0$0   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Road sign information   $75$75
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Interior trim, special color    $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,065$8,500$9,850$11,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$5,385$6,735$8,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-878-559-340-395

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122021
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 Weight3,390 lb.4,226 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 2.5i

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested355082%
Total Not Requested79018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
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 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%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Signature

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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