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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,460

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,657

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,330

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,868

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $22,568 $24,654
Cargo net 42 42 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 75 75
Rear spoiler   380 350 350
Suspension Package     500  
CD changer, in-dash     500 500
Cargo net 28 28 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 60 60
Rear spoiler   285 280 280
Suspension Package     430  
CD changer, in-dash     400 400
Options (change) 97 477 1,465 965
Options (change) 61 346 1,202 772
Destination 625 625 560 560
Total Price $28,117 $32,397 $26,460 $28,225
Total Invoice $26,198 $30,029 $24,330 $25,986

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $233
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4250hp H6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,117$32,397$26,460$28,225
Adjustments for Features-2,255-3,1800-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,862$29,217$26,460$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,355$0$315
Total Invoice$26,198$30,029$24,330$25,986
Adjustments for Features-2,101-2,9480-1,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,097$27,081$24,330$24,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,984$0$321

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

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key   $250
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control   $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75  
Traction control   $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
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  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,275$7,200$4,020$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,255$3,180$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-2,9480-1,335

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

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in91.7 in
Length186.2 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height59.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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