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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: $34,475

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $485

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $594

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,300 1,300 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler     360 360
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Navigation system 1,085 1,085 1,721 1,721
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Special Appearance Package 835 835    
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler     288 288
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 8,090 7,390
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 7,251 6,606
Destination 825 825 650 650
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $35,175 $34,475
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $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 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,429
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4256hp H6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6T5T6M6
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$34,960$37,960$35,175$34,475
Adjustments for Features-6,790-6,690-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$31,270$34,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0$275
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$32,359$31,714
Adjustments for Features-6,275-6,179-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,033$28,882$31,462$31,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,849$0$252

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Cruise control  $150$150
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
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 air vents$100$100  
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 
App support$0$0  
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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,815$8,715$3,000$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,790$6,690$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,275-6,179-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in106.4 in
Length189.0 in174.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

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 key250Yes
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 Requested360062%
Total Not Requested225038%

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 key250Yes
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 Requested360071%
Total Not Requested145029%

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