2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Ford Edge and 2018 Mazda CX-5!

From city driving around San Francisco to rugged adventures around San Mateo, there's no type of terrain that the new Subaru Outback doesn't feel right at home on. With comfortable seating for five and plenty of cargo space, tons of premium safety and entertainment features and an unbeatable level of capability under your foot, there's no lifestyle or activity that the new Outback can't accommodate. To demonstrate how fitting the new Outback is for drivers here in Burlingame and the surrounding Bay Area, we're going to compare the new 2018 Outback to the new Ford Edge and Mazda CX-5!

2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Ford Edge

• The new 2018 Outback starts at just $25,895 MSRP while the Edge starts at $29,315, allowing you to upgrade Outback trim levels for a comparable price as the base Edge model.
• Every Outback comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, providing you with the utmost traction and control both on the road and off it. The Ford Edge comes equipped with standard front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models cause the price to climb to $31,310 MSRP.
• The Outback achieves up to 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway while the Edge falls short with an estimated 21 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.
• The Outback comes with standard raised roof rails while the Edge does not.
• Both vehicles come with a standard infotainment system, but only the Outback comes with standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
• Whether it's around San Francisco streets or in a busy parking lot, with a turning diameter of 36.1 feet compared to 39.3 feet in the Edge, the Outback makes it easier to maneuver in tight spaces.

2018 Subaru Outback vs. 2018 Mazda CX-5

• Whether you primarily drive in the city or your weekend activities take you off the beaten path, every new Outback comes equipped with standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive to provide you with a confident and enjoyable driving experience everywhere you go. The Mazda CX-5, however, comes equipped with standard front-wheel drive.
• The Mazda CX-5 slightly edges out the Outback in terms of standard engine power, however, the Outback also offers an optional 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 256-horsepower while the CX-5 only offers one engine option that produces 187-horsepower.
• Both vehicles come with their own infotainment systems standard, Subaru Starlink and MazdaConnect, respectively, but only the Starlink system in the Outback comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity standard.
• The Outback is more spacious with more passenger and cargo space than the CX-5.
• The Outback comes with standard raised roof rails. The Mazda CX-5 does not.

Test Drive the New 2018 Subaru Outback Today!

If you're interested in learning more about the new 2018 Subaru Outback, the best way to do so is by joining us at Putnam Subaru to view our entire selection of new Outback models in person and take your choice of models out for a test drive today! Our dealership is conveniently located in Burlingame, CA and we proudly serve nearby San Francisco, San Mateo, and all over the Bay Area!