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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: $32,845

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,647

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,999

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataOutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,195 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $28,548 $33,064 $36,089
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
Door sill trim plates 150    
Rear spoiler 350    
Cargo tray 60    
All-weather floor mats 90 101 101
Cargo net 50 81 81
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016    
Door sill trim plates 120    
Rear spoiler 280    
Cargo tray 48    
All-weather floor mats 72 65 65
Cargo net 40 52 52
Options (change) 1,775 182 182
Options (change) 1,576 117 117
Destination 875 915 915
Total Price $32,845 $36,492 $39,787
Total Invoice $30,999 $34,096 $37,121

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $771
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataOutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine155hp I4256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$32,845$36,492$39,787
Adjustments for Features0-4,140-7,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,845$32,352$32,507
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$30,999$34,096$37,121
Adjustments for Features0-3,868-6,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,999$30,228$30,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$101

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataOutbackOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
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 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
CD player, remote$100  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
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
Total Value of Features$6,345$10,485$13,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,140$7,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,868-6,792

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase90.9 in108.1 in
Length154.1 in189.9 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height48.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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
4.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.673.3 ft3

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