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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: $38,927

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,830

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,866

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Model Year201620182018
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6R LimitedGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,395 $40,470 $44,315
Base Invoice $31,227 $38,294 $41,930
Eyesight Driver Assist System 795    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295    
Class II trailer hitch 550 450 450
Wheel-lip moldings 450    
Cargo net 70 100 100
All-weather floor mats 72 200 200
Remote start 450 550 550
Cargo cover   325 325
AWD   1,800  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575
Eyesight Driver Assist System 663    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913    
Class II trailer hitch 412 360 360
Wheel-lip moldings 337    
Cargo net 45 80 80
All-weather floor mats 46 160 160
Remote start 337 440 440
Cargo cover   260 260
AWD   1,702  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460
Options (change) 4,682 4,000 2,200
Options (change) 3,753 3,462 1,760
Destination 850 940 940
Total Price $38,927 $45,410 $47,455
Total Invoice $35,830 $42,696 $44,630

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,908
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,445
Model Year201620182018
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6R LimitedGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,927$45,410$47,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,575-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,927$42,835$44,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,845
Total Invoice$35,830$42,696$44,630
Adjustments for Features0-2,421-2,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,830$40,275$42,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201620182018
ModelOutbackCX-9CX-9
Trim3.6R LimitedGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25  
PIN Code Access$10  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Lane sway warning$25  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked fog lights$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Interior trim, special color  $0
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,825$9,400$9,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,575$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,421-2,610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20162018
ModelOutbackCX-9
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in115.3 in
Length189.6 in199.4 in
Width72.4 in77.5 in
Height66.1 in69.0 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 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
35.5 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.538.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested170092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Compass0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%

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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