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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $2,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i3.6RAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $24,458 $24,458
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler     360 360
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,721 1,721
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler     288 288
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 8,090 7,390
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 7,251 6,606
Destination 775 775 650 650
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $35,175 $34,475
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $32,359 $31,714

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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: $6,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,720
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i3.6RAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$35,175$34,475
Adjustments for Features-3,790-4,740-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,675$30,725$34,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$275
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$32,359$31,714
Adjustments for Features-3,525-4,402-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,742$28,537$31,462$31,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$0$252

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i3.6RAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,915$6,865$3,100$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,790$4,740$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,525-4,402-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in106.4 in
Length188.2 in174.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
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
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested225052%
Total Not Requested209048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested170049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335057%
Total Not Requested250043%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335066%
Total Not Requested170034%

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