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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: $3,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,204

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $30,995 $35,195 $39,995
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $29,154 $33,286 $37,750
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 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 36
Options (change) 3,715 1,535 55 55 55
Options (change) 3,076 1,228 36 36 36
Destination 560 560 820 820 820
Total Price $28,710 $28,795 $31,870 $36,070 $40,870
Total Invoice $26,204 $26,442 $30,010 $34,142 $38,606

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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: $555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,353
Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$28,710$28,795$31,870$36,070$40,870
Adjustments for Features00-2,605-2,880-5,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,710$28,795$29,265$33,190$35,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$3,925$6,540
Total Invoice$26,204$26,442$30,010$34,142$38,606
Adjustments for Features00-2,453-2,726-4,784
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,204$26,442$27,557$31,416$33,822
Cost Above Minimum$0$238$0$3,859$6,265

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

Model Year20062006201720172017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access    $10
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Roll bar$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275$275
Limited-slip front differential   $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000$3000   
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500 
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
Navigation map updates, three years    $0
Navigation system    $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio    $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,995$7,600$7,875$10,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,605$2,880$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,453-2,726-4,784

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

Model Year20062017
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 key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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