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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: $26,525

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,891

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $8,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOutbackOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $23,720 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $22,424 $32,696 $35,635
Convenience Package 1,080    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 400    
Cargo net 50 70 70
All-weather floor mats 50 72 72
Convenience Package 928    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 320    
Cargo net 40 45 45
All-weather floor mats 40 46 46
Options (change) 2,010 142 142
Options (change) 1,672 91 91
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $26,525 $36,012 $39,212
Total Invoice $24,891 $33,662 $36,601

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $93
Model Year201320172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOutbackOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine167hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionM5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$26,525$36,012$39,212
Adjustments for Features0-9,205-12,645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$26,807$26,567
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$24,891$33,662$36,601
Adjustments for Features0-8,604-11,803
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$25,058$24,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0

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

Model Year201320172017
ModelMX-5 MiataOutbackOutback
TrimSport3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription  $400
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,245$13,450$16,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,205$12,645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,604-11,803

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

Model Year20132017
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 Weight2,447 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 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

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