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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: $26,009

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,191

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,370

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,222

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $26,710
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $24,714
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 400
Premium Package       1,650
Suspension Package       500
Body kit       1,145
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 320
Premium Package       1,417
Suspension Package       430
Body kit       916
Options (change) 5,264 4,164 664 3,695
Options (change) 4,694 3,759 471 3,083
Destination 750 750 750 795
Total Price $26,009 $30,009 $33,009 $31,200
Total Invoice $24,370 $28,042 $30,663 $28,592

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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: $5,296
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,320
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4167hp I4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$26,009$30,009$33,009$31,200
Adjustments for Features-105-1,055-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,904$28,954$31,904$31,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,000$0
Total Invoice$24,370$28,042$30,663$28,592
Adjustments for Features-98-986-1,0260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,272$27,056$29,637$28,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,784$5,365$0

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

Model Year2012201220122011
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 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass$0$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $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 
Manual height 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,850$5,800$5,850$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$105$1,055$1,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-98-986-1,0260

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

Model Year20122011
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, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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