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

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

Lowest Total Price: $28,280

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,860

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,095 $34,095 $37,445 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $27,405 $32,263 $35,379 $22,568 $24,654
Cargo net 55 55 55 40 40
Suspension Package       500  
Premium Package       1,250  
Rear spoiler       350 350
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Cargo net 36 36 36 32 32
Suspension Package       430  
Premium Package       1,074  
Rear spoiler       280 280
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 55 55 55 3,285 1,535
Options (change) 36 36 36 2,732 1,228
Destination 750 750 750 560 560
Total Price $29,900 $34,900 $38,250 $28,280 $28,795
Total Invoice $28,191 $33,049 $36,165 $25,860 $26,442

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,459
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,900$34,900$38,250$28,280$28,795
Adjustments for Features-925-1,450-2,4750-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,975$33,450$35,775$28,280$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,475$6,800$0$315
Total Invoice$28,191$33,049$36,165$25,860$26,442
Adjustments for Features-872-1,373-2,3400-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,319$31,676$33,825$25,860$26,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,357$6,506$0$398

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

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Wind blocker, small   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Roll bar   $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275$275  
Limited-slip front differential $500$500  
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Hood scoop$100$100$100  
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Sunroof$900 $900  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500$500  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio    $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog lights$125 $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,925$6,950$4,475$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,450$2,475$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-872-1,373-2,3400-184

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

Model Year20122006
ModelImpreza / WRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.1 in91.7 in
Length180.3 in157.3 in
Width68.5 in67.7 in
Height57.6 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested130079%
Total Not Requested35021%

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