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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: $25,394

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,742

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,795 $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $27,350
Base Invoice $19,666 $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $25,854
Limited Package 3,200 3,300      
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 50
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 389 400
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183 183  
Limited Package 2,887 3,017      
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 40
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 292 320
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119 119  
Options (change) 3,904 4,004 704 704 450
Options (change) 3,381 3,511 494 494 360
Destination 695 695 695 695 795
Total Price $25,394 $31,294 $30,294 $35,994 $28,595
Total Invoice $23,742 $29,100 $28,202 $33,295 $27,009

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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: $4,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,908
Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9385, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$25,394$31,294$30,294$35,994$28,595
Adjustments for Features-1,755-3,730-2,230-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,639$27,564$28,064$32,239$28,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,925$4,425$8,600$0
Total Invoice$23,742$29,100$28,202$33,295$27,009
Adjustments for Features-1,641-3,468-2,076-3,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,101$25,632$26,126$29,822$27,009
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,531$4,025$7,721$0

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

Model Year20092009200920092013
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R2.5GT 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 
Brake assist    $50
Roll bar    $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$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$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75$75 
Convertible top    $3000
Hood scoop  $100$100 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $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$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$5,775$7,750$6,250$7,775$4,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$3,730$2,230$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,641-3,468-2,076-3,4730

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

Model Year20092013
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.2,448 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Sunroof900No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 385W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested190048%
Total Not Requested202552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
215/45WR18 tires400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200063%
Total Not Requested120037%

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