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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: $31,230

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,534

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $30,395 $34,695 $39,995
Base Invoice $28,427 $28,601 $32,820 $37,750
Cargo net 50 55 55 55
Proximity key 130      
Door sill trim plates 150      
Navigation Package   3,100 2,600  
Universal garage door opener   85 85 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165 165
Cargo net 40 36 36 36
Proximity key 112      
Door sill trim plates 120      
Navigation Package   2,751 2,307  
Universal garage door opener   56 56 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107 107
Options (change) 330 3,405 2,905 305
Options (change) 272 2,950 2,506 199
Destination 835 795 795 795
Total Price $31,230 $34,595 $38,395 $41,095
Total Invoice $29,534 $32,346 $36,121 $38,744

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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: $1,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,279
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4268hp H4305hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,230$34,595$38,395$41,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,640-1,690-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$32,955$36,705$38,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,750$5,200
Total Invoice$29,534$32,346$36,121$38,744
Adjustments for Features0-1,533-1,590-2,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,534$30,813$34,531$35,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,718$5,159

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

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTISTI Limited
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
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
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
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 
Body kit $0$0$0
Convertible top$3000   
Front splitter spoiler $200$200$200
Hood scoop $100$100$100
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Sunroof $900 $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500 
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
CD player, remote$100   
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Boost gauge $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$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 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  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,695$6,335$6,385$7,635
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640$1,690$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,533-1,590-2,772

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

Model Year20162016
ModelMX-5 MiataWRX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height48.6 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130077%
Total Not Requested38523%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested36026%

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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