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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: $23,213

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $3,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,747

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $22,568 $24,654
Premium Package 1,300        
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 350 350
Satellite radio 461 461   430  
Fog lights 314 314      
Body kit       1,145 1,145
Premium Package 1,226        
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 280 280
Satellite radio 346 346   344  
Fog lights 204 204      
Body kit       916 916
Options (change) 2,468 1,168 393 1,925 1,495
Options (change) 2,071 845 295 1,540 1,196
Destination 750 750 750 560 560
Total Price $23,213 $27,013 $32,738 $26,920 $28,755
Total Invoice $21,747 $25,128 $30,487 $24,668 $26,410

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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: $4,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,324
Model Year20122012201220062006
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)?, 4?, 4440, 9?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/50-17225/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$23,213$27,013$32,738$26,920$28,755
Adjustments for Features-430-705-3,1550-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,783$26,308$29,583$26,920$27,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$6,800$0$285
Total Invoice$21,747$25,128$30,487$24,668$26,410
Adjustments for Features-403-656-2,9380-1,424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,344$24,472$27,549$24,668$24,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,128$6,205$0$318

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

Model Year20122012201220062006
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  
Dual-zone climate control  $125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000$3000
Hood scoop  $100  
Sunroof  $900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 $25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 $100  
HD radio  $50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Heated mirrors  $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  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,100$5,375$7,825$4,670$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$705$3,155$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-403-656-2,9380-1,424

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

Model Year20122006
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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested52549%
Total Not Requested55051%

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