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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,396

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $2,795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $30,065
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $28,427
Limited Package 4,600 3,500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Sunroof 995 995    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 350
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186  
Door sill trim plates       150
Limited Package 4,223 3,288    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668  
Sunroof 829 829    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 280
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121  
Door sill trim plates       120
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 500
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 400
Destination 750 750 750 835
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $31,400
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $29,662

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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: $2,776
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,147
Model Year2012201220122016
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$29,004$33,004$35,009$31,400
Adjustments for Features-380-1,330-4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,624$31,674$34,529$31,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$29,662
Adjustments for Features-352-1,231-4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,515$29,308$31,888$29,662
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,793$5,373$0

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

Model Year2012201220122016
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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
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$5,775$6,725$5,875$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$380$1,330$480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-352-1,231-4430

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

Model Year20122016
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
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested235059%
Total Not Requested162541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested197562%
Total Not Requested122538%

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