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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,452

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT   
Difference: $1,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,753

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT   
Difference: $805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand Touring2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $26,995 $27,495
Base Invoice $24,714 $25,510 $25,925
Suspension Package 500    
Satellite radio 430 453 453
Cargo net 49 32 32
Rear spoiler 400    
Body kit 1,145    
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192 192
Suspension Package 430    
Satellite radio 344 340 340
Cargo net 39 28 28
Rear spoiler 320    
Body kit 916    
Universal garage door opener   55 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125 125
Options (change) 2,524 762 762
Options (change) 2,049 548 548
Destination 795 695 695
Total Price $30,029 $28,452 $28,952
Total Invoice $27,558 $26,753 $27,168

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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 2.5GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,698
Model Year201120092009
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand Touring2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4224hp H4265hp H4
TransmissionM6T4M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 10100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$30,029$28,452$28,952
Adjustments for Features0-950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,029$27,502$28,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$27,558$26,753$27,168
Adjustments for Features0-893-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,558$25,860$26,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,120

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

Model Year201120092009
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand Touring2.5GTWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top$3000  
Hood scoop $100$100
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row$-300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,750$5,700$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893-188

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

Model Year20112009
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.3,076 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
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5GT

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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