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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: $31,350

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,772

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,710

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $31,595 $36,095 $40,895
Base Invoice $24,346 $29,708 $34,123 $38,587
Premium Package 1,650      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100      
Body kit 1,145      
Rear spoiler 350      
Cargo net 40 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 45 81 81 81
Universal garage door opener   111 111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233 233
Door sill trim plates   161    
Premium Package 1,417      
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013      
Body kit 916      
Rear spoiler 280      
Cargo net 32 52 52 52
All-weather floor mats 36 52 52 52
Universal garage door opener   72 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151 151
Door sill trim plates   104    
Options (change) 4,330 667 506 506
Options (change) 3,694 431 327 327
Destination 670 860 860 860
Total Price $31,350 $33,122 $37,461 $42,261
Total Invoice $28,710 $30,999 $35,310 $39,774

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $614
Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$31,350$33,122$37,461$42,261
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-1,580-3,765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,332$35,881$38,496
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,549$7,164
Total Invoice$28,710$30,999$35,310$39,774
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-1,489-3,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,710$29,324$33,821$36,231
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,497$6,907

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

Model Year2009201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 $10
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Roll bar$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$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
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Rear spoiler$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
CD changer, in-dash$325   
MP3-compatible player$50   
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
USB port $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
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
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
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row$-300   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,870$7,660$7,450$9,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$1,580$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,675-1,489-3,543

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

Model Year20092018
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.3,277 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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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