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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,422

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimGrand TouringWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $29,495 $34,495 $37,845
Base Invoice $28,427 $27,774 $32,635 $35,751
Cargo net 50 55 55 55
Door sill trim plates 150      
Navigation system   1,100 1,100 1,100
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165
Cargo net 40 36 36 36
Door sill trim plates 120      
Navigation system   976 976 976
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107
Options (change) 200 1,405 1,405 1,405
Options (change) 160 1,175 1,175 1,175
Destination 835 795 795 795
Total Price $31,100 $31,695 $36,695 $40,045
Total Invoice $29,422 $29,744 $34,605 $37,721

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $677
Model Year2016201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimGrand TouringWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,100$31,695$36,695$40,045
Adjustments for Features-3750-625-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,725$31,695$36,070$38,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,375$6,700
Total Invoice$29,422$29,744$34,605$37,721
Adjustments for Features-3550-589-1,554
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,067$29,744$34,016$36,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,272$6,423

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

Model Year2016201420142014
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimGrand TouringWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manual $0  
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$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   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
HD radio$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,650$5,275$5,900$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$0$625$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-3550-589-1,554

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

Model Year20162014
ModelMX-5 MiataImpreza / WRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in104.1 in
Length154.1 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in68.5 in
Height48.6 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume4.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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