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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: $33,985

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $489

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,902

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $32,620
Base Invoice $29,058 $30,839
Rear spoiler 380 350
Cargo net 42 50
All-weather floor mats 55 90
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Rear spoiler 285 280
Cargo net 28 40
All-weather floor mats 33 72
Navigation system 1,823  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Options (change) 2,554 490
Options (change) 2,219 392
Destination 625 875
Total Price $34,474 $33,985
Total Invoice $31,902 $32,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $625
Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H6155hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$34,474$33,985
Adjustments for Features-4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,019$33,985
Total Invoice$31,902$32,106
Adjustments for Features-4210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,481$32,106

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

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim3.0R L.L. BeanRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power retractable rear window $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,775$6,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4210

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20062017
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in90.9 in
Length186.2 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height59.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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