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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: $31,100

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,242

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMX-5 Miata
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,095 $34,095 $37,445 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,405 $32,263 $35,379 $28,427
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Cargo net 55 55 55 50
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165 165  
Door sill trim plates       150
Navigation system 888 888 888  
Cargo net 36 36 36 40
Universal garage door opener 56 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107 107  
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 1,305 1,305 1,305 200
Options (change) 1,087 1,087 1,087 160
Destination 750 750 750 835
Total Price $31,150 $36,150 $39,500 $31,100
Total Invoice $29,242 $34,100 $37,216 $29,422

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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: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $175
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMX-5 Miata
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine265hp H4305hp H4305hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18245/40-18205/45-17
Total Price$31,150$36,150$39,500$31,100
Adjustments for Features0-625-1,650-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,150$35,525$37,850$30,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,375$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,242$34,100$37,216$29,422
Adjustments for Features0-590-1,555-355
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,242$33,510$35,661$29,067
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,268$6,419$0

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

Model Year2012201220122016
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXMX-5 Miata
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STIWRX STI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
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 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Convertible top   $3000
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900 $900 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500$500 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row   $-300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$5,900$6,925$5,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625$1,650$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-590-1,555-355

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

Model Year20122016
ModelImpreza / WRXMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase104.1 in90.9 in
Length180.3 in154.1 in
Width68.5 in68.3 in
Height57.6 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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