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Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,115

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,718

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,795 $33,995 $32,750
Base Invoice $26,782 $31,524 $30,964
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183  
Rear spoiler 380 380 350
All-weather floor mats 55 55 90
Navigation system 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119  
Rear spoiler 285 285 280
All-weather floor mats 33 33 72
Navigation system 1,824    
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Options (change) 2,695 695 440
Options (change) 2,311 487 352
Destination 625 625 875
Total Price $32,115 $35,315 $34,065
Total Invoice $29,718 $32,636 $32,191

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,320
Model Year200620062018
ModelLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H4250hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$32,115$35,315$34,065
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,115$35,190$32,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,075$0
Total Invoice$29,718$32,636$32,191
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,718$32,520$31,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,802$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200620062018
ModelLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key  $250
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Power retractable roof section  $2000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player, remote  $100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,375$5,500$6,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,153

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20062018
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in90.9 in
Length186.2 in154.1 in
Width68.1 in68.3 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft34.5 ft3

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