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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,975

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,328

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,119

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRX
TrimRF Grand TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $30,964 $29,708 $38,587
Cargo net 50 81 81
All-weather floor mats 90 81 81
Cargo tray 60 81 81
Door sill trim plates 150 161  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Navigation Package   2,100  
Universal garage door opener   111 111
Cargo net 40 52 52
All-weather floor mats 72 52 52
Cargo tray 48 52 52
Door sill trim plates 120 104  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Navigation Package   1,863  
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Options (change) 350 2,848 587
Options (change) 280 2,346 379
Destination 875 860 860
Total Price $33,975 $35,303 $42,342
Total Invoice $32,119 $32,914 $39,826

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,643
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRX
TrimRF Grand TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$33,975$35,303$42,342
Adjustments for Features0-2,615-3,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,975$32,688$38,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,064
Total Invoice$32,119$32,914$39,826
Adjustments for Features0-2,438-3,377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,119$30,476$36,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,973

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRXWRX
TrimRF Grand TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power retractable rear window$350  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera $200$200
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Power retractable roof section$2000  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player, remote$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,620$6,235$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,438-3,377

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataWRX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in104.3 in
Length154.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height49.0 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested97572%
Total Not Requested37528%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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