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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: $21,946

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,504

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,607

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,618

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Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,495 $28,295 $31,295 $33,995 $25,240
Base Invoice $19,365 $26,438 $29,167 $31,534 $23,323
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 45
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 389 350
Fog lights 362        
Body kit         1,145
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 36
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 292 280
Fog lights 272        
Body kit         916
Options (change) 806 444 444 444 1,540
Options (change) 597 325 325 325 1,232
Destination 645 645 645 645 670
Total Price $21,946 $29,384 $32,384 $35,084 $27,450
Total Invoice $20,607 $27,408 $30,137 $32,504 $25,225

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,474
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6243hp H4166hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$21,946$29,384$32,384$35,084$27,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,425-6,525-5,950-1,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,946$24,959$25,859$29,134$26,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,013$3,913$7,188$0
Total Invoice$20,607$27,408$30,137$32,504$25,225
Adjustments for Features0-4,127-6,072-5,512-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,607$23,281$24,065$26,992$24,081
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,674$3,458$6,385$0

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

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5GT Limited3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec BGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control  $400$400 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Traction control  $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers    $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Convertible top    $3000
Hood scoop $100 $100 
Sunroof $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325
CD player$125    
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals   $75 
No leather in second row    $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$3,925$8,350$10,450$9,875$5,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,425$6,525$5,950$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,127-6,072-5,512-1,144

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

Model Year20082008
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in91.7 in
Length186.2 in157.3 in
Width68.1 in67.7 in
Height56.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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