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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: $33,577

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,991

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,419

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,388

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,390 $34,995 $35,995 $38,195 $32,260
Base Invoice $30,343 $32,696 $33,656 $35,635 $29,878
Metal pedals 170 170 170 170  
Cargo net 70 70 70 70 40
All-weather floor mats 72 72 72 72 78
Temporary spare tire         395
Navigation system         2,000
Metal pedals 110 110 110 110  
Cargo net 45 45 45 45 32
All-weather floor mats 46 46 46 46 62
Temporary spare tire         320
Navigation system         1,720
Options (change) 312 312 312 312 2,513
Options (change) 201 201 201 201 2,134
Destination 875 875 875 875 795
Total Price $33,577 $36,182 $37,182 $39,382 $35,568
Total Invoice $31,419 $33,772 $34,732 $36,711 $32,807

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,613
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,577$36,182$37,182$39,382$35,568
Adjustments for Features-5,200-5,700-9,140-9,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,377$30,482$28,042$30,242$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$335$2,440$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$31,419$33,772$34,732$36,711$32,807
Adjustments for Features-4,866-5,320-8,538-8,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,553$28,452$26,194$28,191$32,807
Cost Above Minimum$359$2,258$0$1,997$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850 
Cruise control$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200 
Backup collision intervention  $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200 
Lane departure warning  $200$200 
Lane sway warning  $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Second-row high console    $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400$400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,725$9,225$12,665$12,665$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,200$5,700$9,140$9,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,866-5,320-8,538-8,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172011
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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