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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: $32,785

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,951

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,195 $31,595
Base Invoice $28,548 $29,367
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075  
Rear spoiler 350  
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 50 42
All-weather floor mats 90 55
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016  
Rear spoiler 280  
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo net 40 28
All-weather floor mats 72 33
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 1,715 3,557
Options (change) 1,528 3,147
Destination 875 695
Total Price $32,785 $35,847
Total Invoice $30,951 $33,209

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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: $1,732
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine155hp I4243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17
Total Price$32,785$35,847
Adjustments for Features0-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,785$34,517
Total Invoice$30,951$33,209
Adjustments for Features0-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,951$31,977

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring2.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
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
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $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 
Convertible top$3000 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$7,295$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,232

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

Model Year20182009
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase90.9 in105.1 in
Length154.1 in188.7 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height48.6 in63.2 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
4.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
4.666.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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