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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: $34,265

Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Edition   
Difference: $26

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring100th Anniversary Edition3.6R
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,670 $32,670 $28,295
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 0  
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Cargo tray 60 60  
All-weather floor mats 90 90  
Door sill trim plates 150 150  
Navigation system     1,550
Limited Package     3,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     186
Universal garage door opener     85
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016 0  
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Cargo tray 48 48  
All-weather floor mats 72 72  
Door sill trim plates 120 120  
Navigation system     1,294
Limited Package     3,207
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     121
Universal garage door opener     55
Options (change) 1,725 650 5,221
Options (change) 1,536 520 4,677
Destination 945 945 775
Total Price $34,340 $34,265 $34,291

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $404
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,325
Model Year202020202012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring100th Anniversary Edition3.6R
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine181hp I4181hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/60-17
Total Price$34,340$34,265$34,291
Adjustments for Features-3,0000-3,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,340$34,265$30,936
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0

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

Model Year202020202012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring100th Anniversary Edition3.6R
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$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$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$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$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$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$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-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
Total Value of Features$6,695$3,695$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0$3,355
Value of Feature Adjustments-2170-3,122

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

Model Year20202012
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase90.9 in107.9 in
Length154.1 in188.2 in
Width68.3 in71.7 in
Height48.6 in65.7 in
Curb Weight2,388 lb.3,597 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested197557%
Total Not Requested150043%

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