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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: $31,530

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,774

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162014
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,065 $32,095
Base Invoice $28,427 $30,034
Door sill trim plates 150  
Rear spoiler 350  
Proximity key 130  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Door sill trim plates 120  
Rear spoiler 280  
Proximity key 112  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Options (change) 630 5,040
Options (change) 512 4,202
Destination 835 825
Total Price $31,530 $37,960
Total Invoice $29,774 $35,061

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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: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,251
Model Year20162014
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine155hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$31,530$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-4,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,530$33,590
Total Invoice$29,774$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-4,036
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,774$31,025

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

Model Year20162014
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
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 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$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
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,370$9,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,036

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

Model Year20162014
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase90.9 in107.9 in
Length154.1 in189.0 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height48.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,332 lb.3,613 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.671.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested25053%
Total Not Requested22547%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested115085%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

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