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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,060

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,435 $30,995
Base Invoice $22,568 $28,795
CD changer, in-dash 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 40 42
All-weather floor mats 75 55
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
CD changer, in-dash 400  
6-speed shiftable automatic 945  
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 32 28
All-weather floor mats 60 33
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,065 1,297
Options (change) 1,717 1,155
Destination 560 645
Total Price $27,060 $32,937
Total Invoice $24,845 $30,595

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$27,060$32,937
Adjustments for Features0-4,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,060$28,317
Total Invoice$24,845$30,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,291
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,845$26,304

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,720$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,291

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Outback features.

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

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase91.7 in105.1 in
Length157.3 in188.7 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		5.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		5.366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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