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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $724

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,102

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $386

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720082008
ModelOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,295 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,258 $24,458 $24,458
Cargo net 42 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 78 78
Rear spoiler 380 360 360
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener 77    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Cargo net 28 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 62 62
Rear spoiler 285 288 288
Navigation system 1,823 1,721 1,721
Universal garage door opener 50    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Options (change) 2,554 7,813 7,113
Options (change) 2,219 7,025 6,380
Destination 625 650 650
Total Price $33,474 $34,898 $34,198
Total Invoice $31,102 $32,133 $31,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,339
Model Year200720082008
ModelOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,474$34,898$34,198
Adjustments for Features-3,525-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,949$33,848$34,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$31,102$32,133$31,488
Adjustments for Features-3,275-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,827$31,166$31,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$322

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200720082008
ModelOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,975$2,500$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,275-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20072008
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in106.4 in
Length186.2 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height59.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested375064%
Total Not Requested210036%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345068%
Total Not Requested160032%

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