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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: $28,240

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,863

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,435 $33,395
Base Invoice $22,568 $31,227
Premium Package 1,250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo net 40 70
All-weather floor mats 75 72
Premium Package 1,074  
6-speed shiftable automatic 945  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 280  
Cargo net 32 45
All-weather floor mats 60 46
Options (change) 3,245 142
Options (change) 2,735 91
Destination 560 850
Total Price $28,240 $34,387
Total Invoice $25,863 $32,168

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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: $1,202
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,679
Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$28,240$34,387
Adjustments for Features0-4,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,240$29,442
Total Invoice$25,863$32,168
Adjustments for Features0-4,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,863$27,542

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,195$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,626

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

Model Year20062016
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase91.7 in108.1 in
Length157.3 in189.6 in
Width67.7 in72.4 in
Height49.0 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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