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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: $29,991

Subaru BRZ Limited   
Difference: $7,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataBRZ
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary EditionLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $34,425 $35,750 $27,645
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 0 1,100
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Door sill trim plates 150 150  
Cargo tray 60 60 72
All-weather floor mats 90 90  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     244
Universal garage door opener     110
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016 0 876
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Door sill trim plates 120 120  
Cargo tray 48 48 46
All-weather floor mats 72 72  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     157
Universal garage door opener     72
Options (change) 1,725 650 1,526
Options (change) 1,536 520 1,151
Destination 945 945 820
Total Price $37,095 $37,345 $29,991

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru BRZ Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,282
Model Year202020202017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataBRZ
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary EditionLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine181hp I4181hp I4200hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9196, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$37,095$37,345$29,991
Adjustments for Features-2,3500-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,745$37,345$29,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,600$0

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

Model Year202020202017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataBRZ
TrimRF Grand TouringRF 100th Anniversary EditionLimited
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching  $50
Total Value of Features$5,695$3,345$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,350$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments-1570-475

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

Model Year20202017
ModelMX-5 MiataBRZ
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in101.2 in
Length154.1 in166.7 in
Width68.3 in69.9 in
Height49.0 in50.6 in
Curb Weight2,502 lb.2,812 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 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 controls100Yes
Downshift rev matching50No
2.0L H4
DOHC-4v
200 hp@7000
151 lb-ft@6400
1000Yes
Total Requested110096%
Total Not Requested504%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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