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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,875

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,990

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $6,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZ
TrimTouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,435 $28,445
Base Invoice $20,726 $26,995
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 430  
Bright-finished fuel door 100 105
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler 280  
Satellite radio 344  
Bright-finished fuel door 80 68
6-speed shiftable automatic   905
Options (change) 880 1,205
Options (change) 704 973
Destination 560 860
Total Price $23,875 $30,510
Total Invoice $21,990 $28,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,770
Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZ
TrimTouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,875$30,510
Adjustments for Features0-4,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,875$26,205
Total Invoice$21,990$28,828
Adjustments for Features0-4,068
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,990$24,760

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZ
TrimTouringLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Performance meter $150
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,595$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,068

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZ
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in166.7 in
Width67.7 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.2,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in35.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in29.9 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft36.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Limited

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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