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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: $27,337

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $223

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,274

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,595 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $22,568 $24,654
Stability control 300 300        
Limited Package 2,800          
Cargo net 42 42 42 42 40 40
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 55 75 75
Premium Package         1,600  
CD changer, in-dash         500 500
Rear spoiler         350 350
Stability control 275 275        
Limited Package 2,520          
Cargo net 28 28 28 28 32 32
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 33 60 60
Premium Package         1,374  
CD changer, in-dash         400 400
Rear spoiler         280 280
Options (change) 3,197 397 97 97 2,565 965
Options (change) 2,856 336 61 61 2,146 772
Destination 645 645 645 645 560 560
Total Price $27,437 $27,337 $31,737 $32,237 $27,560 $28,225
Total Invoice $25,689 $25,640 $29,501 $30,056 $25,274 $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: $2,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,874
Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine170hp H4170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM5T4M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$27,437$27,337$31,737$32,237$27,560$28,225
Adjustments for Features-2,445-1,745-3,020-4,2950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,992$25,592$28,717$27,942$27,560$28,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$3,725$2,950$0$465
Total Invoice$25,689$25,640$29,501$30,056$25,274$25,986
Adjustments for Features-2,289-1,637-2,807-4,0040-184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,400$24,003$26,694$26,052$25,274$25,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$603$3,294$2,652$0$528

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

Model Year200820082008200820062006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
Trim2.5i2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000  
6-speed manual    $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Proximity key    $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Wind blocker, small    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Roll bar    $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0  
Intermittent wipers    $0$0
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Convertible top    $3000$3000
Hood scoop  $100   
Sunroof, large$1100 $1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system $600    
Satellite radio     $200
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150  
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25$25  
Compass   $0  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25  
Visor mirror, driver    $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10$10
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$8,015$7,315$8,590$9,865$5,570$5,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,445$1,745$3,020$4,295$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,289-1,637-2,807-4,0040-184

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

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Wagon2dr Convertible
Wheelbase105.1 in91.7 in
Length188.7 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height63.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft35.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125042%
Total Not Requested172558%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Limited

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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