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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: $34,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $716

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,902

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $1,345

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimRF Grand Touring3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $31,295
Base Invoice $30,964 $29,058
Cargo net 50 42
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Rear spoiler 350 380
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net 40 28
All-weather floor mats 72 33
Rear spoiler 280 285
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 1,565 2,554
Options (change) 1,408 2,219
Destination 875 625
Total Price $35,190 $34,474
Total Invoice $33,247 $31,902

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $129
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $547
Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimRF Grand Touring3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4250hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$35,190$34,474
Adjustments for Features-8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,345$34,474
Total Invoice$33,247$31,902
Adjustments for Features-7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,449$31,902

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimRF Grand Touring3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Proximity key$250 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$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 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,620$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7980

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

Model Year20182006
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in105.1 in
Length154.1 in186.2 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in59.1 in
Curb Weight2,494 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft311.4 ft3

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