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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: $26,419

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $7,168

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $6,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,470 $31,595
Base Invoice $22,188 $29,367
Convenience Package 1,160  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Rear spoiler 400  
Cargo net 49 42
All-weather floor mats 45 55
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Convenience Package 996  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Rear spoiler 320  
Cargo net 39 28
All-weather floor mats 36 33
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 2,154 1,297
Options (change) 1,791 1,155
Destination 795 695
Total Price $26,419 $33,587
Total Invoice $24,774 $31,217

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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: $1,013
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $722
Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine167hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17
Total Price$26,419$33,587
Adjustments for Features0-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,419$27,432
Total Invoice$24,774$31,217
Adjustments for Features0-5,721
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,774$25,496

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

Model Year20122009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport2.5 XT Limited
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 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
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
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,595$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,721

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

Model Year20122009
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 Weight2,441 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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