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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: $3,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $32,260
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $29,878
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,000
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Temporary spare tire     395
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,720
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 2,395
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 2,040
Destination 775 775 795
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $35,450
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $32,713

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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: $6,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,785
Model Year201220122011
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6232hp R2
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$35,450
Adjustments for Features-2,515-3,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$32,000$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$32,713
Adjustments for Features-2,339-3,2180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,928$29,721$32,713
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220122011
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i3.6RGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $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
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,265$6,215$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,515$3,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,339-3,2180

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in106.4 in
Length188.2 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,065 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, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested275063%
Total Not Requested159037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested227565%
Total Not Requested120035%

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