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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: $28,377

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $662

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,367

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,395 $31,295 $27,100
Base Invoice $25,512 $29,058 $25,617
All-weather floor mats 55 55 45
Cargo net 42 42 49
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler   380 400
Suspension Package     650
All-weather floor mats 33 33 36
Cargo net 28 28 39
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler   285 320
Suspension Package     558
Options (change) 357 554 1,144
Options (change) 230 396 953
Destination 625 625 795
Total Price $28,377 $32,474 $29,039
Total Invoice $26,367 $30,079 $27,365

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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: $1,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,909
Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4250hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6120, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$28,377$32,474$29,039
Adjustments for Features-980-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,397$30,719$29,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,322$0
Total Invoice$26,367$30,079$27,365
Adjustments for Features-911-1,6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,456$28,453$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,997$0

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

Model Year200620062012
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Convertible top  $3000
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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
Total Value of Features$5,675$6,450$4,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-911-1,6260

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

Model Year20062012
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

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%

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