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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: $26,255

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,643

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZBRZ
TrimSportPremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,470 $25,495 $27,495
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,327 $26,112
Convenience Package 1,160    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 400    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100 1,100
Convenience Package 996    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 320    
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,009 1,009
Options (change) 1,990 1,100 1,100
Options (change) 1,660 1,009 1,009
Destination 795 770 770
Total Price $26,255 $27,365 $29,365
Total Invoice $24,643 $26,106 $27,891

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $536
Model Year201220132013
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZBRZ
TrimSportPremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4200hp H4200hp H4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG25/34 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4196, 8196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$26,255$27,365$29,365
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,255$26,615$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0
Total Invoice$24,643$26,106$27,891
Adjustments for Features0-715-2,712
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,643$25,391$25,179
Cost Above Minimum$0$212$0

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

Model Year201220132013
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZBRZ
TrimSportPremiumLimited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Metal pedals $75$75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching $50$50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,795$4,545$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-715-2,712

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ features.

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

Model Year20122013
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.2,809 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru BRZ specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru BRZ Premium

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Downshift rev matching50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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