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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: $29,404

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,896

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,634

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand TouringWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $26,450
Base Invoice $28,427 $24,935
Cargo net 50 32
Rear spoiler 350  
Universal garage door opener   85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net 40 28
Rear spoiler 280  
Universal garage door opener   55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Navigation system   1,846
Options (change) 400 2,309
Options (change) 320 2,054
Destination 835 645
Total Price $31,300 $29,404
Total Invoice $29,582 $27,634

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $958
Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand TouringWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,300$29,404
Adjustments for Features-3,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,225$29,404
Total Invoice$29,582$27,634
Adjustments for Features-2,9060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,676$27,634

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

Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimGrand TouringWRX Premium
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Total Value of Features$6,700$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9060

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

Model Year20162008
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX / STI
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in103.1 in
Length154.1 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height48.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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