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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,282

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $9,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,112

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand Touring2.5i PremiumWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $18,495 $26,450
Base Invoice $24,714 $17,634 $24,935
Satellite radio 430 453 453
Cargo net 49 32 32
Rear spoiler 400 380  
Body kit 1,145    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192 192
Satellite radio 344 340 340
Cargo net 39 28 28
Rear spoiler 320 285  
Body kit 916    
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125
Options (change) 2,024 1,142 762
Options (change) 1,619 833 548
Destination 795 645 645
Total Price $29,529 $20,282 $27,857
Total Invoice $27,128 $19,112 $26,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,960
Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand Touring2.5i PremiumWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,529$20,282$27,857
Adjustments for Features-1,1500-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,379$20,282$27,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,825
Total Invoice$27,128$19,112$26,128
Adjustments for Features-1,0560-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,072$19,112$25,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,313

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand Touring2.5i PremiumWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manual $0$0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top$3000  
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Metal pedals  $75
No leather in second row$-300  
Total Value of Features$4,725$3,575$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0560-703

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in103.1 in
Length157.3 in180.3 in
Width67.7 in68.5 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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