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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: $33,442

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $883

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,169

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6R LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,945 $32,750
Base Invoice $29,897 $30,964
Rear spoiler 365 350
Cargo net 90 50
Cargo tray 81 60
All-weather floor mats 101 90
Door sill trim plates   150
Rear spoiler 237 280
Cargo net 58 40
Cargo tray 52 48
All-weather floor mats 65 72
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 637 700
Options (change) 412 560
Destination 860 875
Total Price $33,442 $34,325
Total Invoice $31,169 $32,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,879
Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6R LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine256hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$33,442$34,325
Adjustments for Features-3,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,527$34,325
Total Invoice$31,169$32,399
Adjustments for Features-3,6490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,520$32,399

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

Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim3.6R LimitedRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
Navigation app$50 
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,135$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6490

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

Model Year20182018
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in90.9 in
Length189.1 in154.1 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,748 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft34.5 ft3

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