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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,710

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,204

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,262

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $34,495 $38,495
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $32,635 $36,355
Premium Package 1,250      
Suspension Package 500      
Body kit 1,145 1,145    
Satellite radio 430      
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Cargo net 40 40 55 55
Premium Package 1,074      
Suspension Package 430      
Body kit 916 916    
Satellite radio 344      
Rear spoiler 280 280    
Cargo net 32 32 36 36
Options (change) 3,715 1,535 55 55
Options (change) 3,076 1,228 36 36
Destination 560 560 795 795
Total Price $28,710 $28,795 $35,345 $39,345
Total Invoice $26,204 $26,442 $33,466 $37,186

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,393
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,710$28,795$35,345$39,345
Adjustments for Features00-3,030-4,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$28,795$32,315$35,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$2,750
Total Invoice$26,204$26,442$33,466$37,186
Adjustments for Features00-2,869-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,204$26,442$30,597$33,141
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$2,544

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

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Roll bar$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof   $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500$500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,570$4,570$7,600$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,030$4,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,869-4,045

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

Model Year20062015
ModelMX-5 MiataWRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in104.3 in
Length157.3 in180.9 in
Width67.7 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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