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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: $25,020

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,598

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $1,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $22,568 $24,654
Limited Package 4,300 3,300      
CD changer, in-dash       500 500
Satellite radio       430  
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Limited Package 3,947 3,106      
CD changer, in-dash       400 400
Satellite radio       344  
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 4,300 3,300 0 2,075 1,645
Options (change) 3,947 3,106 0 1,660 1,316
Destination 725 725 725 560 560
Total Price $25,020 $29,020 $32,120 $27,070 $28,905
Total Invoice $23,598 $27,271 $29,984 $24,788 $26,530

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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: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,987
Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$25,020$29,020$32,120$27,070$28,905
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,855-2,9050-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,115$26,165$29,215$27,070$27,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,100$0$285
Total Invoice$23,598$27,271$29,984$24,788$26,530
Adjustments for Features-1,797-2,683-2,7120-1,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,801$24,588$27,272$24,788$25,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,787$5,471$0$319

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

Model Year20112011201120062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key    $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Roll bar   $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75  
Traction control$100$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights   $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
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 lumbar 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,650$6,600$6,650$3,745$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$2,855$2,905$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,797-2,683-2,7120-1,423

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

Model Year20112006
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.3 in91.7 in
Length186.4 in157.3 in
Width71.7 in67.7 in
Height59.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested195048%
Total Not Requested212552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested157548%
Total Not Requested172552%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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