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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: $21,055

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,932

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI 2.5i Premium   
Difference: $3,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,495 $26,995 $27,495 $21,635 $23,930 $25,240
Base Invoice $18,584 $25,510 $25,925 $20,002 $22,116 $23,323
Cargo net 32 32 32 40 40 40
Rear spoiler 380     350 350 350
Satellite radio 453 453 453 430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash       500    
Convenience Package       1,105    
Body kit       1,145 1,145 1,145
Suspension Package         500 500
Cargo net 28 28 28 32 32 32
Rear spoiler 285     280 280 280
Satellite radio 340 340 340 344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash       400    
Convenience Package       949    
Body kit       916 916 916
Suspension Package         430 430
Options (change) 865 485 485 3,570 2,465 2,465
Options (change) 653 368 368 2,921 2,002 2,002
Destination 695 695 695 670 670 670
Total Price $21,055 $28,175 $28,675 $25,875 $27,065 $28,375
Total Invoice $19,932 $26,573 $26,988 $23,593 $24,788 $25,995

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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: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,844
Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4224hp H4265hp H4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10100, 10100, 10?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-17205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,055$28,175$28,675$25,875$27,065$28,375
Adjustments for Features-1,250-2,750-2,0000-450-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,805$25,425$26,675$25,875$26,615$27,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,620$6,870$0$740$1,150
Total Invoice$19,932$26,573$26,988$23,593$24,788$25,995
Adjustments for Features-1,183-2,594-1,8820-412-1,237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,749$23,979$25,106$23,593$24,376$24,758
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,230$6,357$0$783$1,165

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

Model Year200920092009200820082008
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIImpreza / WRX / STIMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Premium2.5GTWRX PremiumSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
RWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250   
Wind blocker, small   $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0    
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Roll bar   $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Stability control$400$400$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Traction control$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200   
Interior air filter$0$0$0   
Intermittent wipers   $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer $25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Convertible top   $3000$3000$3000
Hood scoop $100$100   
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25   
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50$50   
Trip computer$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75   
Door sill trim plates     $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats $200$200  $200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Metal pedals $75$75   
No leather in second row     $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,350$5,600$3,600$4,050$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$2,750$2,000$0$450$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,183-2,594-1,8820-412-1,237

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

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,076 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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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