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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: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,736

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $31,000
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $28,681
Limited Package 5,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 78
Cargo net 42 42 42 40
Metal pedals     149  
Premium Package       900
Temporary spare tire       395
Limited Package 4,538      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,720
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 62
Cargo net 28 28 28 32
Metal pedals     94  
Premium Package       774
Temporary spare tire       320
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,323 3,413
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 2,027 2,908
Destination 695 695 695 670
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $35,113 $35,083
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,646 $32,259

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,936
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,999
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6232hp R2
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$30,347$34,647$35,113$35,083
Adjustments for Features-2,200-2,325-3,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,147$32,322$31,713$35,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,646$32,259
Adjustments for Features-2,053-2,155-3,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,260$29,960$29,485$32,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,700$3,225$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,625$5,750$6,825$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,200$2,325$3,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-2,155-3,1610

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in106.4 in
Length188.7 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height63.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested272547%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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