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

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Subaru BRZ vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,355

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,723

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $4,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelBRZMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $28,445 $23,470
Base Invoice $26,995 $22,188
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Bright-finished fuel door 105 100
Convenience Package   1,160
Rear spoiler   400
Satellite radio   430
6-speed shiftable automatic 905  
Bright-finished fuel door 68 80
Convenience Package   996
Rear spoiler   320
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,205 2,090
Options (change) 973 1,740
Destination 860 795
Total Price $30,510 $26,355
Total Invoice $28,828 $24,723

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $533
Model Year20182012
ModelBRZMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine200hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)196, 8?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-16
Total Price$30,510$26,355
Adjustments for Features-3,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,730$26,355
Total Invoice$28,828$24,723
Adjustments for Features-3,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,256$24,723

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

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZMX-5 Miata
TrimLimitedSport
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Performance meter$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,375$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5720

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

Model Year20182012
ModelBRZMX-5 Miata
Body2dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in91.7 in
Length166.7 in157.3 in
Width69.9 in67.7 in
Height50.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,812 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume6.9 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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