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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: $27,377

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $718

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,567

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $361

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072010
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,395 $30,295 $26,410
Base Invoice $24,712 $28,258 $24,400
Cargo net 42 42 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 45
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Rear spoiler   380 350
Suspension Package     500
Cargo net 28 28 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 36
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Rear spoiler   285 280
Suspension Package     430
Options (change) 357 554 935
Options (change) 230 396 778
Destination 625 625 750
Total Price $27,377 $31,474 $28,095
Total Invoice $25,567 $29,279 $25,928

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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: $2,873
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,374
Model Year200720072010
ModelOutbackOutbackMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i3.0R L.L. BeanGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine175hp H4245hp H6167hp I4
TransmissionT4T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,377$31,474$28,095
Adjustments for Features-2,155-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,222$28,069$28,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,847$0
Total Invoice$25,567$29,279$25,928
Adjustments for Features-2,013-3,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,554$26,111$25,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,557$0

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

Model Year200720072010
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 
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
Aux input$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
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$6,225$7,475$4,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,155$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,013-3,1680

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

Model Year20072010
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 Weight3,286 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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