Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2020 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2009

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,809

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $274

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $31,000
Metal pedals 172 172 172 172  
Cargo net 81 81 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 101 101 101 101 78
Premium Package         900
Temporary spare tire         395
Navigation system         2,000
Metal pedals 112 112 112 112  
Cargo net 52 52 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 62
Premium Package         774
Temporary spare tire         320
Navigation system         1,720
Options (change) 354 354 354 354 3,413
Options (change) 229 229 229 229 2,908
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 670
Total Price $34,809 $39,109 $38,709 $41,059 $35,083

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Mazda RX-8 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,324
Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8M6
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$34,809$39,109$38,709$41,059$35,083
Adjustments for Features-5,450-6,350-9,490-9,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,359$32,759$29,219$31,569$35,083
Cost Above Minimum$140$3,540$0$2,350$0

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20202020202020202009
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX-8
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XTGrand Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
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 app$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0 
Navigation system  $600$600$600
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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $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$8,775$9,675$12,815$12,815$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,450$6,350$9,490$9,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-194-201-304-2860

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20202009
ModelOutbackRX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.1 in106.4 in
Length191.3 in175.6 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft37.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.