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

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,134

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i   
Difference: $4,931

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,787

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i   
Difference: $4,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062006200620062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5iWRX TRWRXWRX STITouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,295 $23,995 $24,995 $32,995 $22,435 $22,935 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $17,336 $22,562 $23,481 $31,044 $20,726 $21,187 $22,568 $24,654
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 75 75 75 75
Rear spoiler 399 399 399   350 350 350 350
CD changer, in-dash 365 365     500 500 500 500
Fog lights 395 395   395        
Body kit         1,145 1,145 1,145 1,145
Suspension Package           500 500  
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 60 60 60 60
Rear spoiler 300 300 300   280 280 280 280
CD changer, in-dash 236 236     400 400 400 400
Fog lights 257 257   257        
Body kit         916 916 916 916
Suspension Package           430 430  
Options (change) 1,214 1,214 454 450 2,070 2,570 2,570 2,070
Options (change) 826 826 333 290 1,656 2,086 2,086 1,656
Destination 625 625 625 625 560 560 560 560
Total Price $20,134 $25,834 $26,074 $34,070 $25,065 $26,065 $27,565 $29,330
Total Invoice $18,787 $24,013 $24,439 $31,959 $22,942 $23,833 $25,214 $26,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,631
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,965
Model Year20062006200620062006200620062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5iWRX TRWRXWRX STITouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine173hp H4230hp H4230hp H4300hp H4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5M6M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 480, 4140, 6140, 6?, 4?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17215/45-17225/45-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,134$25,834$26,074$34,070$25,065$26,065$27,565$29,330
Adjustments for Features0-550-750-2,475-1,300-1,750-2,650-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,134$25,284$25,324$31,595$23,765$24,315$24,915$25,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$5,190$11,461$0$550$1,150$1,465
Total Invoice$18,787$24,013$24,439$31,959$22,942$23,833$25,214$26,870
Adjustments for Features0-511-703-2,322-1,190-1,600-2,424-3,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,787$23,502$23,736$29,637$21,752$22,233$22,790$23,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,715$4,949$10,850$0$481$1,038$1,362

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

Model Year20062006200620062006200620062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5iWRX TRWRXWRX STITouringSportGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0 $0   
6-speed manual   $150 $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700    
RWD    $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200    
Proximity key       $250
Wind blocker, small    $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0      
Roll bar    $200$200$200$200
Stability control       $400
Traction control       $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200    
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0    
Intermittent wipers    $0$0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75    
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275    
Limited-slip front differential   $500    
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Convertible top    $3000$3000$3000$3000
Hood scoop $100$100$100    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200$200
Second rear spoiler   $150    
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500    
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel    $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player    $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio       $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25    
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50    
Xenon HID headlights   $500   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75    
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50     
Leather seating surfaces      $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0$0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0    
Total Value of Features$2,525$3,075$3,275$5,000$3,825$4,275$5,175$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$750$2,475$1,300$1,750$2,650$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-511-703-2,322-1,190-1,600-2,424-3,756

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

Model Year20062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase99.4 in91.7 in
Length175.4 in157.3 in
Width68.5 in67.7 in
Height56.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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