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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: $26,870

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $5,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,219

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,970 $31,295
Base Invoice $22,671 $29,058
Convenience Package 1,080  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Cargo net 50 42
All-weather floor mats 50 55
Rear spoiler 400 380
Convenience Package 928  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Cargo net 40 28
All-weather floor mats 40 33
Rear spoiler 320 285
Options (change) 2,080 477
Options (change) 1,728 346
Destination 820 625
Total Price $26,870 $32,397
Total Invoice $25,219 $30,029

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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: $1,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,422
Model Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-17
Total Price$26,870$32,397
Adjustments for Features0-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,870$28,742
Total Invoice$25,219$30,029
Adjustments for Features0-3,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,219$26,641

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

Model Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimSport3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
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
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$4,145$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,388

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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 Year20152006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in105.1 in
Length157.3 in186.2 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,447 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in37.6 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 in36.5 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 Volume5.3 ft311.4 ft3

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

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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