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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: $34,315

Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Edition   
Difference: $3,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring100th Anniversary Edition3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,670 $32,670 $33,395
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075 0  
Door sill trim plates 150 150  
Cargo tray 60 60  
All-weather floor mats 90 90 72
Rear spoiler 350 350  
Cargo net 50 50 70
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,016 0  
Door sill trim plates 120 120  
Cargo tray 48 48  
All-weather floor mats 72 72 46
Rear spoiler 280 280  
Cargo net 40 40 45
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Options (change) 1,775 700 3,232
Options (change) 1,576 560 2,667
Destination 945 945 850
Total Price $34,390 $34,315 $37,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,953
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,858
Model Year202020202016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring100th Anniversary Edition3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Engine181hp I4181hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG26/35 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/60-18
Total Price$34,390$34,315$37,477
Adjustments for Features-3,0000-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,390$34,315$28,437
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,925$0

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

Model Year202020202016
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataOutback
TrimGrand Touring100th Anniversary Edition3.6R Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
CD player  $125
CD player, remote$100$100 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $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 fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
No leather in second row$-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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$6,345$3,345$12,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,000$0$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-2200-8,381

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

Model Year20202016
ModelMX-5 MiataOutback
Body2dr Convertible4dr Wagon
Wheelbase90.9 in108.1 in
Length154.1 in189.6 in
Width68.3 in72.4 in
Height48.6 in66.1 in
Curb Weight2,388 lb.3,810 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested117556%
Total Not Requested93544%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested165089%

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