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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: $20,282

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $9,247

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,112

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $8,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,495 $26,450 $26,710
Base Invoice $17,634 $24,935 $24,714
Cargo net 32 32 49
Rear spoiler 380   400
Satellite radio 453 453 430
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192 192  
Body kit     1,145
Cargo net 28 28 39
Rear spoiler 285   320
Satellite radio 340 340 344
Universal garage door opener 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125 125  
Body kit     916
Options (change) 1,142 762 2,024
Options (change) 833 548 1,619
Destination 645 645 795
Total Price $20,282 $27,857 $29,529
Total Invoice $19,112 $26,128 $27,128

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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 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,097
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,960
Model Year200820082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,282$27,857$29,529
Adjustments for Features0-750-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,282$27,107$28,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,825$0
Total Invoice$19,112$26,128$27,128
Adjustments for Features0-703-1,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,112$25,425$26,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,313$0

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

Model Year200820082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i PremiumWRX PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Hood scoop $100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Metal pedals $75 
No leather in second row  $-300
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,325$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-703-1,056

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

Model Year20082011
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.1 in91.7 in
Length180.3 in157.3 in
Width68.5 in67.7 in
Height58.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft35.3 ft3

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