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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: $1,997

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI LimitedSTI S209
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $31,795 $36,595 $41,395 $63,995
Premium Package 1,650        
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100        
Body kit 1,145        
Rear spoiler 350        
Cargo net 40 81 81 81 81
All-weather floor mats 45 81 81 81 81
Universal garage door opener   111 111 111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233 233 233
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 52
All-weather floor mats 36 52 52 52 52
Universal garage door opener   72 72 72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151 151 151
Door sill trim plates   104      
Options (change) 4,330 667 506 506 506
Options (change) 3,694 431 327 327 327
Destination 670 885 885 885 885
Total Price $31,350 $33,347 $37,986 $42,786 $65,386

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,605
Model Year20092019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI LimitedSTI S209
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4268hp H4310hp H4310hp H4341hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6?, 6440, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18235/35-19235/35-19265/35-19
Total Price$31,350$33,347$37,986$42,786$65,386
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-1,580-3,765-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,350$31,557$36,406$39,021$64,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,849$7,464$32,549

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

Model Year20092019201920192019
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI LimitedSTI S209
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10 $10 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Roll bar$200    
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275$275$275
Limited-slip front differential  $500$500$500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000    
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0$0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof $900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$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$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Boost gauge $75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$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$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50 $50
Metal pedals $75$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,870$7,660$7,450$9,635$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$1,580$3,765$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-50-107-24

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

Model Year20092019
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI S209

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

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