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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $30,065
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $28,427
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Door sill trim plates       150
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 150
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 120
Destination 725 725 725 835
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $31,050
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $29,382

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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: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,244
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$31,050
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,015$31,065$34,020$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$29,382
Adjustments for Features0-883-93-43
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,095$28,885$31,559$29,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,464$0

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

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
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 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Convertible top   $3000
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
CD player, remote   $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
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 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
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 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,650$6,600$5,750$5,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-883-93-43

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

Model Year20112016
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.3 in90.9 in
Length186.4 in154.1 in
Width71.7 in68.3 in
Height59.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.0 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 ft34.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested237558%
Total Not Requested170042%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200061%
Total Not Requested130039%

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