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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: $30,511

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,159

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,537

Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $1,349

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Model Year201820182016
ModelLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $29,095 $31,945 $30,065
Base Invoice $27,317 $29,897 $28,427
Cargo net 90 90 50
All-weather floor mats 101 101 90
Rear spoiler 365 365 350
Proximity key     130
Door sill trim plates     150
Cargo net 58 58 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 72
Rear spoiler 237 237 280
Proximity key     112
Door sill trim plates     120
Options (change) 556 556 770
Options (change) 360 360 624
Destination 860 860 835
Total Price $30,511 $33,361 $31,670
Total Invoice $28,537 $31,117 $29,886

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,561
Model Year201820182016
ModelLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4256hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/45-17
Total Price$30,511$33,361$31,670
Adjustments for Features-2,365-3,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,146$30,096$31,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,950$0
Total Invoice$28,537$31,117$29,886
Adjustments for Features-2,212-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,325$28,072$29,886
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,747$0

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

Model Year201820182016
ModelLegacyLegacyMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$200 
Roll bar  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit$0$0 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player$125$125 
CD player, remote  $100
Navigation app$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,135$9,035$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,365$3,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,212-3,0450

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

Model Year20182016
ModelLegacyMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase108.3 in90.9 in
Length189.1 in154.1 in
Width72.4 in68.3 in
Height59.0 in48.6 in
Curb Weight3,515 lb.2,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3

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