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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,485

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,281

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataLegacy
TrimSport3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $24,995
Base Invoice $20,002 $23,440
Convenience Package 1,105  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Body kit 1,145  
Satellite radio 430  
Harman/Kardon 440W 9 speakers   1,295
Sunroof   995
Premium Package   1,000
Convenience Package 949  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Body kit 916  
Satellite radio 344  
Harman/Kardon 440W 9 speakers   1,078
Sunroof   829
Premium Package   1,034
Options (change) 3,180 3,290
Options (change) 2,609 2,941
Destination 670 725
Total Price $25,485 $29,010
Total Invoice $23,281 $27,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $503
Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataLegacy
TrimSport3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/50-17
Total Price$25,485$29,010
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,485$25,455
Total Invoice$23,281$27,106
Adjustments for Features0-3,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,281$23,784

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataLegacy
TrimSport3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,645$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,322

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataLegacy
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in108.3 in
Length157.3 in186.4 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in59.3 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125No
Total Requested77586%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested27530%
Total Not Requested65070%

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