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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: $31,720

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,943

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182014
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,195 $32,095
Base Invoice $28,548 $30,034
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo tray 60  
All-weather floor mats 90  
Rear spoiler 350  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Navigation system   1,300
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo tray 48  
All-weather floor mats 72  
Rear spoiler 280  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Navigation system   1,085
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 650 5,226
Options (change) 520 4,323
Destination 875 825
Total Price $31,720 $38,146
Total Invoice $29,943 $35,182

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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: $2,171
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,315
Model Year20182014
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine155hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$31,720$38,146
Adjustments for Features0-4,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,720$33,891
Total Invoice$29,943$35,182
Adjustments for Features0-3,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,943$31,258

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

Model Year20182014
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
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 
All-weather floor mats$75 
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$5,445$9,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,924

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

Model Year20182014
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%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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