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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: $33,852

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,716

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,437

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $32,260
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $29,878
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Metal pedals 170 170  
Cargo net 70 70 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 78
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Metal pedals 110 110  
Cargo net 45 45 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 62
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 2,607 3,402 2,513
Options (change) 2,114 2,777 2,134
Destination 850 850 795
Total Price $33,852 $37,647 $35,568
Total Invoice $31,437 $34,854 $32,807

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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: $7,616
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,849
Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine175hp H4256hp H6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,852$37,647$35,568
Adjustments for Features-5,900-8,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,952$29,397$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,437$34,854$32,807
Adjustments for Features-5,479-7,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,958$27,216$32,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,258$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201620162011
ModelOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
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 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$10,975$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,900$8,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,479-7,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.1 in106.4 in
Length189.6 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200095%
Total Not Requested1105%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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