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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: $24,190

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,561

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,245

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,539

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $21,635 $28,495
Base Invoice $20,002 $26,643
Convenience Package 1,105  
Rear spoiler 350  
Satellite radio 430 461
Convenience Package 949  
Rear spoiler 280  
Satellite radio 344 346
Options (change) 1,885 461
Options (change) 1,573 346
Destination 670 795
Total Price $24,190 $29,751
Total Invoice $22,245 $27,784

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,141
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,345
Model Year20082013
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine166hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/60-17
Total Price$24,190$29,751
Adjustments for Features0-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,190$26,331
Total Invoice$22,245$27,784
Adjustments for Features0-3,194
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,245$24,590

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

Model Year20082013
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport3.6R
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,645$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,194

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

Model Year20082013
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase91.7 in107.9 in
Length157.3 in189.0 in
Width67.7 in71.7 in
Height49.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 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 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
5.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
5.371.3 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 lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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